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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2010
... five points higher at 4,887. In economics news, the Australian Bureau of Statistics releases International Merchandise Imports figures for December. In company news, Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd holds its annual general meeting. On Monday ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JAN 2010
... average climbed to a 15-month closing high on Tuesday as resource and machinery shares gained after China reported record imports of some commodities and stronger-than-expected exports, bolstering hopes for the global economy. Some large bank shares ...

The Art of War

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2009
... wants China to revalue its currency. China's head honcho Hu Jintao complains about America's restrictions on Made in China imports and warns about the Fed dispensing free money. The Obama-Hu gabfest produced statements on climate change, terrorism, cultural ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2009
... The Australian Bureau of Statistics releases its labour price index for September quarter and international merchandise imports for October. In company news, AWB Ltd releases annual results. Cabcharge Ltd, Murchison Metals Ltd, Emeco Holdings Ltd, BC ...

Joined at the hip

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2009
... exports are shipped to the US. Canadians are being crunched on both sides: Weaker US consumption and lower demand for imports due to the recession and, the uncompetitive price of its export owing to the Canadian dollar's appreciation. The C$ has appreciated ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2009
... output rose 11 per cent due to an improved performance at its Western Australia operations and that Chinese commodities imports are likely to more closely reflect demand following the country's recent stockpiling. The resources giant also said it did ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2009
... minutes of its October 6 monthly board meeting. The Australian Bureau of Statistic (ABS) releases international merchandise imports data for September. In equities, Cochlear Ltd, Stockland Group, Pacific Brands Ltd and Gloucester Coal Ltd hold annual ...

The shrinking big dollar

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2009
... straight month. Positive yes. Still, exports account for only 10 per cent of the US economy. The 0.6 per cent fall in August imports underscore the continued weakness in America's domestic demand. When viewed in relation to the on-going rally in traditional ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2009
... was 53 points higher at 4715. In economic news, the Australian Bureau of Statistics publishes international merchandise imports figures for August. The Reserve Bank of Australia publishes its monthly bulletin for September. The Melbourne Institute releases ...

Playing chicken with tyres

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2009
... product is 'Made in China' pneumatic tyres. From 26 September, an import tariff of 35 per cent will be applied on tyre imports. The tariff will be reduced to 30 per cent next year and 25 per cent the year after. The tariff is not meant to be "provocative ...