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Aust trade deficit narrows in August to $1.93 billion - ABS

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2004

Australia's trade gap with the rest of the world narrowed sharply in August after a five per cent drop in imports, new figures showed today. The Australian Bureau of Statistics said the monthly trade deficit fell to $1.93 billion last month after a ...

Economists clash over rates and $A

... argued that the next move in interest rates will be down. BT Financial Group's Chris Caton faced up to that one, saying imports are cheap, expenditure is growing, retail volumes are on the increase and, "the Australian dollar is not overvalued at all." ...

Aust imports stubbornly high in June keeping trade deficit wide

AAP | FRIDAY, 30 JUL 2004

... market had been expecting a deficit of around $1.9 billion. While exports rose for the fourth consecutive month, up 3%, imports jumped an even larger 5%. According to RBC senior economist Su-Lin Ong, the cumulative gain in imports growth over the past ...

US trade deficit shrinks in May

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 14 JUL 2004

... generally predicted little change. Exports leapt $US2.7 billion dollars, or 2.95, to a record $US97.1 billion dollars. Imports climbed $US600 million dollars, or 0.4%, to $US143.1 billion dollars, also a record. \"Narrower is better than wider,\" said ...

Aust trade gap steady in May at $1.84 billion - ABS

AAP | TUESDAY, 29 JUN 2004

... (ABS) said the trade deficit was $1.84 billion in May, a $2 million deterioration on the previous month. A 5% rise in imports of consumer goods - made cheaper because of the relatively strong Australian dollar - helped outweigh an 11% jump in rural exports. ...

Aust merchandise imports down 5.2% to $10.8 bln

AAP | THURSDAY, 17 JUN 2004

Merchandise imports slipped 5.2% in April to $10.8 billion, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said today. Imports across almost every sector fell during the month. Machinery and transport equipment imports dropped 8.1% to $4.7 billion, miscellaneous ...

Aust trade gap narrows in April as farm exports recover - ABS

AAP | MONDAY, 31 MAY 2004

... seasonal influences. Exports rose six per cent, led by a 13% increase in rural goods, including a 30% jump in wheat exports. Imports rose 4% in the month.

Aust merchandise imports fall 5.2% in April - ABS

Merchandise imports fell 5.2% in April to $10.82 billion, new figures showed today. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said imports fell almost $600 million, with only beverages and tobacco, mineral fuels and manufactured goods rising in the ...

Reserve Bank of Australia tipped to leave rates on hold

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2004

... concerned with Australia's widening trade gap despite an improvement in global demand but others said the strong demand for imports called out for higher rates. Many analysts are tipping a rise in June or July after home borrowing rose to a new record ...

Trade deficit rises to almost $2 billion in March - ABS

AAP | TUESDAY, 4 MAY 2004

... billion. Exports rose just 1% after a 5% cent fall in rural exports, which had been recovering as the drought broke. And imports increased 3%, driven by a 5% rise in consumer goods - especially clothes and shoes - and telecommunications equipment. February's ...

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IFM continues global infra drive with appointment, acquisition

MATTHEW WAI

IFM Investors head of infrastructure for North America will retire following an 18-year tenure, with the investment company simultaneously announcing the acquisition of a majority stake in a UK-based company from Canadian Pension Plan Investments and OMERS.

ART rolls out new investment technology platform

VINNY VUCAGO

Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has launched a new portfolio management system as the $375 billion superannuation fund strengthens its investment capabilities targeting further growth.

Advised cover faces claims data test

VINNY VUCAGO

Group superannuation insurance appears to outperform individual advised cover on some claim's measures, raising questions about the value of advice when it comes to protecting clients against disability.

Trustees drop the ball on advice fee oversight

MATTHEW WAI

In line with the government's push to tighten the gap in oversight on financial advice fee deductions from super funds, a solution provider is observing a spike in trustees reaching out for expertise, but highlighted the move is not to assess the quality of advice provided.

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