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AAP | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2015

... reversed a bruising two-day retreat following a dismal US economic growth report. HSBC's final purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China came in at 48.9 for April, below the break-even point of 50 and the weakest since 48.1 in the same month last year ...

A$ at 80c

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2015

... disappointing US data releases in recent times - weak core durable orders for March and a decline in Markit's US flash manufacturing PMI for April reported last week and last night's drop to a four-month low in April consumer confidence - make this highly ...

Steady with a chance of a surprise

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 27 APR 2015

... hardly the stuff that could bring inflation up to the BOJ's 2.0% target. The more up-to-date Markit flash Japan manufacturing PMI - 49.7 in April from 50.3 in March - confirms the weakening momentum in the economy. To wit: "The latest index was the lowest ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2015

... rally recently, eased 0.38 per cent, or 106.15 points, to 27,827.70. HSBC said its preliminary purchasing managers' index (PMI) of manufacturing activity in China had slipped to a 12-month low in April, the latest data to show the world's No.2 economy ...

BOE no change, no worries

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2015

... 772,400 (the lowest in 40 years). This adds to positive indications from the latest Markit/CIPS UK purchasing managers' index (PMI) surveys. The March surveys' headlines say it all: UK Manufacturing PMI hits 8-month high Business confidence at highest ...

Out with the old in with the newer

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2015

... whisper. Perhaps. Then again, perhaps not. The primary reason being that this is old "bad news". Markit Economics' manufacturing PMI survey is newer and it's "good news" that means... Markit's flash US manufacturing PMI rose to 55.3 in March from 55.1 ...

PMI surveys say...

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015

Markit Economics' flash PMI (purchasing managers' index) data dump yesterday gives us the lay of the land for first quarter economy and beyond. While it's tempting to correlate these PMI readings with the effectiveness (or not) of the monetary policy ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015

... hit a near four-year high in March. The closely watched Markit Economics report Composite Purchasing Managers Output Index (PMI) rose to 54.1 points from 53.3 in February, putting it well above the 50-point mark that shows growth. The euro slipped to ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | MONDAY, 2 MAR 2015

... business indicators for the December quarter. Also due out are: The Australian Industry Group's performance of manufacturing (PMI) index for February, the RP Data Core Logic Home Value Index, the TD Securities-Melbourne Institute inflation gauge and ...

Easing here, there and everywhere

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2015

... neighbour" by exporting their weakness and deflation elsewhere. The latest HSBC/Markit Economics and the official manufacturing PMI indices show that these are taking its toll on China. The HSBC manufacturing PMI remained below the 50 expansion/contraction ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

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First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

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