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RBA must cut interest rates: ABL

... slower economic growth by most commentators, stronger exports are necessary to keep the economy growing and prevent unemployment from rising," he said. Mr Schubert said many manufacturers were less optimistic about the September quarter, particularly ...

Morning market wrap: US stocks gain amid signs of strengthening recovery

... quarter GDP grew more slowly than previously estimated, with the 1.9% increase revised down to 1.4%, initial claims for unemployment benefits fell for the fourth time in five weeks. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bond jumped 9 points to close at ...

Morning Market Wrap: US Shares Finish Modestly Higher

... than the flat outcome expected by economists, and by 0.6% after stripping out autos and gasoline. Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell to 430,000 from 447,000 the week previously, although still consistent with weak employment growth. Yields ...

Unemployment rate drops to 6% in May: ABS

The Australian unemployment rate for May dropped 0.1 per cent to 6% from April's figures, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said today. The number of unemployed persons in Australia stood at 612,500 in May compared to the 622,700 in April. The ...

Australian unemployment rate fourth lowest in OECD: ABS

Australia ranks fourth among the leading OECD countries in terms of its unemployment rate, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). With an unemployment rate of 6.7 per cent (629,1000 unemployed persons), Australia ...

Macquarie predicts stable outlook for property market

... the next downturn is not clear yet although we do not expect potential triggers - a jump in interest rates, high unemployment, a severe economic downturn and a slump in migration - to occur over the next two years." Certain sectors of the property market ...

Henry predicts solid growth in 2004, explains CGS commitment

... said growth was also solid this financial year, despite the worst drought on record. "Investment has been strong, unemployment is low and inflation is moderate," he said. "Even within the difficult external environment, we look set to record solid growth ...

Hedge funds trail broader indices in April: Hennessee

... low conviction by hedge fund managers are the lack of insider buying, reduced foreign investment, 10-year highs in unemployment, and a lack of pricing power," Gradante added. The Hennessee Latin America was the top performing index for the second month ...

Unemployment drops 0.1% to 6.1% in April 2003: ABS

The national unemployment figure dropped from 6.2 per cent in March 2003 to 6.1% in April 2003, according to the employment statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The labour force participation rate dipped from 64.1% to 64%. ...

Victoria, Queensland break rising unemployment trend: ABS

... increased by 21,900 to 2,733,300 in March 2003 over February 2003. The ABS statistics also revealed an increase in the unemployment rate from 6% in February 2003 to 6.2% in March 2003. The labour force participation rate also dropped from 64.4% in February ...

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Blackwattle takes over Quest Asset Partners

KARREN VERGARA
Blackwattle Investment Partners has swallowed up Australian equities manager Quest Asset Partners for an undisclosed sum.

Funds SA poaches Vision Super risk specialist

MATTHEW WAI
Funds SA will welcome a Vision Super executive to replace executive director, governance and strategy Tony Burrill, as he prepares for retirement following a seven-year tenure at the company.

Regal flags muted second-half performance fees

VINNY VUCAGO
Regal Partners expects to recognise at least $122.7 million in fund performance fee revenue for calendar 2026, with market volatility and weaker investment performance limiting the prospect of further material fees in the second half.

Insignia chief draws 'hard line' on NCAs giving retirement advice

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Insignia Financial chief executive Scott Hartley said he draws a hard line when it come to the new class of advisers (NCAs) giving retirement advice.

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