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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2013
The Australian market has opened higher due to strong overseas leads and the falling Australian dollar. IG market strategist Evan Lucas said the local market was off to a positive start after Wall Street and European market posted strong gains overnight ...

Down, down, dollar down

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2013
Down, down A$ is down. Here's looking at you, parity. Was it the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)'s 25 basis pint reduction in the official cash rate last week and RBA Governor Stevens' promise to do more "should that be necessary to support demand" ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2013
The Australian market looks set to open flat after mixed performances on world markets overnight. At 0751 AEST on Friday, the June share price index futures contract was up one point at 5,195. In economic news on Friday, the Reserve Bank of Australia ...

Investors need income rethink after RBA rate cut

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2013
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)'s decision to cut rates may mean that income investors should adopt a changed approach, according to BlackRock head of fixed income Steve Miller. The RBA cut the base rate by 25 basis points to a record low of 2.75% ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher following strong gains on Wall Street after an expected European Central Bank interest rate cut and a surprisingly good US jobless claims report. At 0730 AEST on Friday, the June share price index futures ...

ASFA warns govt against Super raid

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2013
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has warned the government that any plans to raid superannuation would have a grave effect on public confidence. The comments come in light of speculation that the government may be planning ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2013
The Australian stock market looks set to open lower after a negative finish on Wall Street and slumping commodities prices. At 0800 AEST on Thursday, the June share price index futures contract was 33 points lower at 4,969 points, with 4,430 contracts ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2013
The Australian stock market looks set to open firmer after Wall Street posted fresh highs during offshore trading. At 0824 AEST on Friday, the June share price index futures contract was 11 points higher at 5,022 points, with 3,792 contracts traded. ...

BOJ brings out big bazooka

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013
You call that QE? This is QE! Haruhiko Kuroda san's debut at the helm of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) shocked and awed financial markets for he delivered much more than even the most optimistic had been expecting. Yes Virginia, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after gains on Wall Street. At 0755 AEDT on Friday, The June share price index futures contract is 16 points higher at 4,928, with 5,088 contracts traded. In economic news on Friday, the Australian Office ...