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PSS to convert to accumulation scheme

The Commonwealth government has moved to contain its unfunded superannuation liabilities, today announcing the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS) will be converted to a fully funded accumulation scheme. The changes will take effect from 1 July ...

Midday Market Wrap: Resources pull back

... selloff in the United States market after another raft of firm economic data. At 1200 AEST the yield on the Commonwealth Government May 2013 bond was at 5.765 per cent from 5.695 at yesterday's close and the yield on the November 2006 bond was at 5.490 ...

Midday Market Wrap: US dollar rebound flattens dollar

... market which was still digesting a steady flow of positive economic data. At 1200 AEST the yield on the Commonwealth Government May 2013 bond was at 5.690 per cent from 5.660 at yesterday's close and the yield on the November 2006 bond was at 5.415 per ...

Afternoon Market Wrap: Bank rebound offsets resources sector

... equity rally as it awaits further direction on the course of interest rates. At 1630 AEST the yield on the Commonwealth Government May 2013 bond was at 5.660 per cent from 5.650 at yesterday's close. The yield on the November 2006 bond was 5.380 per ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar strong, bonds weaker

... data pointing to an interest rate hike in late 2003 or early next year. At 1200 AEST the yield on the Commonwealth Government May 2013 bond was at 5.680 per cent from 5.650 at yesterday's close. The yield on the November 2006 bond was 5.400 per cent ...

Midday Market Wrap: Gold and resources lead market; bonds and dollar weak

... at noon, driven by expectations of a possible looming interest rate hike. At 1200 AEST the yield on the Commonwealth Government May 2013 bond was at 5.665 per cent from 5.630 at yesterday's close. The yield on the November 2006 bond was 5.385 per cent ...

Midday Market Report: Resource sector boosted by metal prices; bonds open weaker

... recovery in the United States sparked a sell off on the US Treasury market. At 0900 AEST the yield on the Commonwealth Government May 2013 bond was at 5.61 per cent from 5.585 at yesterday's close. The yield on the November 2006 bond was 5.305 per cent ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar up after employment announcements

... gleaning some impetus from a firming United States Treasury market overnight. At 0900 AEST the yield on the Commonwealth Government May 2013 bond was at 5.565 per cent from 5.575 at yesterday's close. The yield on the November 2006 bond was 5.235 per ...

Midday Market Wrap: Bond market stronger after yesterday's sell off

... market opened slightly stronger today, halting yesterday's sharp sell off. At 0900 AEST the yield on the Commonwealth Government May 2013 bond was at 5.545 per cent from 5.570 at yesterday's close. The yield on the November 2006 bond was 5.200 per cent ...

Midday Market Report: Dollar firm; All eyes on Japan

... noon as traders set up to be short going into the non-farm payrolls report. At 1200 AEST the yield on the Commonwealth Government May 2013 bond was at 5.325 per cent from 5.275 at yesterday's close. The yield on the November 2006 bond was 5.010 per cent ...