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Weekly economic round-up

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2006
... quarter data on the wages price index and average weekly ordinary time earnings. Likewise, this week's report on consumer sentiment will gauge the market's net reaction to the conflicting influence of the RBA rate hike and the income tax cuts announced ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2006
... Pacific annual general meeting is expected today. On the economics front the Westpac/Melbourne Institute April consumer sentiment index is expected. NEW YORK - US stocks fell for a third day as investors worried that a sharp rebound in oil prices would ...

Weekly economic round-up

... released painted a more positive tone for the Australian economy. The latest surveys of Australian business and consumer sentiment both showed improving confidence. The Westpac/Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index rose by 1.3 per cent to 110.7 ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2006
... results while Novera Energy unveils full year earnings. On the economics front the Westpac/Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey for March will be released. NEW YORK - US stocks rallied, sending both the Dow Industrials and the broader S&P 500 ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2006
... economists expect interest rates to remain unchanged at 5.50 per cent. Also the Westpac/Melbourne Institute February consumer sentiment survey is expected. NEW YORK - US stocks dropped as a sharp slide in crude oil prices dragged down shares of energy ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2006
... release November quarter job vacancies, and the Westpac-Melbourne Institute will put out its January survey of consumer sentiment. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March share price index was trading five points lower at 4801 at 0806 AEDT. NEW YORK ...

Weekly Economic Roundup

... Secretary Henry will speak on 'Economic imbalances and integration.' The National Australia Bank business survey, consumer sentiment, the RBA Bulletin and dwelling commencements are among the more important indicators scheduled for release this week. ...

Daily Economic Update

... indications that consumer spending would remain buoyant. The final reading of the University of Michigan index of consumer sentiment increased to 81.6 during the month from 74.2 in October. The reading compares with a preliminary estimate of 79.9 issued ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2005
... results. NEW YORK - US stocks rose after a drop in crude oil prices and a report showing better-than-expected consumer sentiment set the stage for healthy holiday spending. Investors bought shares of major retailers like Federated Department Stores ...

Weekly Economic Roundup

... market moving data slated for release this week include the leading indicator and the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index. In Japan, the October CPI report should give investors clues on whether deflation in the country is really easing as ...