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Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2007
Consumer Price Index data has just been released by the ABS showing that inflation is now running at 3.3 per cent on an annual basis, above the Reserve Bank's target range of 2-3 per cent. The CPI did, however, decrease from the September to the December  ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JAN 2007
The Australian share market is expected to push further into record territory today following a surge in commodity prices and a Wall Street rally overnight. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0722 AEDT, the March share price index contract was trading ...

Macquarie takes first in full service broking

NICK OLIVER  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2007
Macquarie has been confirmed as the leading full service stockbroker for 2006 according to IRESS Market Data. Data released by IRESS shows Macquarie significantly leading all other competitors for nine out of the 12 months to the end of 2006. "During ...

State Street ploughs $715m into online FX

State Street Corporation is to buy online foreign exchange trading platform Currenex for more than $715 million (US$564 million), increasing its foothold in the rapidly growing online foreign exchange sector. Foreign exchange is the largest and most-liquid ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2007
The Australian share market is expected to pull away from yesterday's record highs following a softer Wall Street lead. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0731 AEDT, the March share price index contract was trading down 29 points at 5,679. The market ...

Canadian pension funds score 12.9 per cent

Canadian pension funds returned a healthy 12.9 per cent for their CAD$340 billion in funds under management in the year ended 31 December 2006, according to global investor services group RBC Dexia Investor Services. "With many of the world's major ...

ACT Super to review investment in tobacco and nukes

NICK OLIVER  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2007
The ACT Government superannuation fund has investments in tobacco firms, arms manufacturers, uranium producers and the gambling industry, it has been revealed. A list of stocks that the government super fund holds that was released by ACT Treasury revealed ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2007
The Housing Industry Association/Commonwealth Bank Affordability Index has reached its worst level since the index began in 1984, according to the latest release. The index is now 15 plus per cent less than in December 2005 which was when first homes ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2007
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer following a commodity price rally and a strong Wall Street lead. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0724 AEDT, the March share price index contract was trading up 36 points at 5,690. The market today ...

Pillar appoints new GM

NICK OLIVER  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2007
Pillar has appointed a new general manager of projects and transition to help drive innovation and process improvements. John Trent began in the newly created role of general manager, projects and transition on 18 December and brings with him over 20 ...