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Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2007
The release of the Reserve Bank's growth in financial assets yesterday has revealed a slowing of the credit market, probably as a consumer response to the multiple interest rate rises over the last year. Overall credit growth of 1.1 per cent for the ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2007
Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force data indicates that on a seasonally adjusted basis there was a 2.3 per cent rise over the month in unemployed persons, although this is still 8.2 per cent less than a year ago. Of the 44,600 new jobs added ...

Biotech bouncing back

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2007
The Australian biotech sector finished 2006 in a healthy position with stronger valuations buoyed by the interest of overseas investors while 2007 looks set to continue the trend on the back of significant news flow and trial results for a range of ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 DEC 2006
The Australian share market has opened at new record highs, despite a mixed lead from Wall Street. At 1015 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 37.8 points to 5597.5 points, breaking the previous record set two days ago. The all ordinaries gained ...

Bullish on international equities, bearish on bonds

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 DEC 2006
Two surveys reveal investors are expecting big things from international equities next year though they remain bearish on bonds, but the mixed results for Australian equities suggests divided sentiment on the sector. According to the Russell December  ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 DEC 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open higher after a strong lead from Wall Street. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0828 AEDT, the December share price index contract was up 23 points to 5,567. Today, the Australian Industry Group and PricewaterhouseCoopers ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2006
The Australian share market has opened lower after a feeble start by resources and energy stocks and a weak lead from Wall Street. Shortly after 1015 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 Index was down 8.4 points to 5583.1 points, while the all ordinaries ...

AMP Capital Investors completes $280m China capital raising

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2006
AMP Capital Investors has completed a $280 million capital raising for its AMP Capital China Growth Fund, which gives Australian investors a rare chance to access China A shares through an Australian listed vehicle. China A shares are equities listed ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open lower after a weak lead from Wall Street. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0838 AEDT, the December share price index contract fell eighteen points at 5,579. Today, Australian Pharmaceutical Industries ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2006
Australian stocks have experienced a steady rise to midday, after a boost from the banks, property assets and a firm lead from Wall Street. At 1200 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index rose 15.3 points to 5,590.7 and the all ordinaries gained 13.5 points ...