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Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2006
... and solid gains in metal and oil prices. On the Sydney Futures Exchange the September share price index was 39 points stronger at 4933. On the day gaming group Tattersall's fronts the media in Melbourne as Retail Food Group lists on the Australian Stock ...

Daily economic update

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2006
... However, weak forward housing indicators put in doubt speculation for a further rate increase immediately after. The stronger-than expected rebound in US home construction has also reinforced speculation for more rate increases. US housing starts rose ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2006
... Wall St and limited gains in metal prices. On the Sydney Futures Exchange the September share price index was 21 points stronger at 4883. On the day Ten Network will release its third quarter results as the hearing into failed property developer Westpoint ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2006
... looking to capitalise on yesterday's losses. On the Sydney Futures Exchange the September share price index was five points stronger at 4870. On the day The Gold Company lists on the Australian Stock Exchange and the market will be watching for more ...

Daily economic update

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2006
... month of gains - following a 0.7 per cent increase in the previous month. Strengthening retail spending should support stronger overall UK economic growth in the second quarter.

Daily economic update

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2006
... Japanese first quarter real GDP growth was revised from an annualised rate of 1.9 per cent to 3.1 per cent on the back of stronger capital expenditures and higher personal spending. Meanwhile, corporate goods prices increased by a strong 0.7 per cent ...

Morgan Stanley steps up local game

... concentrated pool of around 20 to 35 stocks. Kollins said that in hindsight Morgan Stanley should have established a stronger presence here years ago. He explained the country's compulsory superannuation system, proximity to the Asian region and a flourishing ...

Mining managers wary of funds fleeing

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2006
... question on everyone's mind is how long this can last, but early indications suggest the results in 2006 will be even stronger," Goldsmith said. Hamish Madden with

Weekly economic round-up

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2006
... real GDP growth for the March quarter. More importantly, the revised US National Accounts figures showed that despite stronger growth (up at an annualised rate of 5.3 per cent from the initial estimate of 4.8 per cent), inflation remains benign. The ...

Daily economic update

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2006
... 5.8 per cent due to downward revisions to personal consumption spending (revised to 5.2 per cent from 5.5 per cent). Stronger growth in residential investment (up 3.1 per cent from 2.6 per cent) and a reduced drag from the external sector (minus 0.55 ...