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That anxious wait

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2012
... blinded investors to the good that's still out there. Nobody wants to hear that in their 24-25 April meeting, the US Federal Reserve noted that, "The incoming information led some participants to become more confident about the durability of the recovery" ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2012
... markets closed mixed as flat US jobs data and weak earnings from major banks offset any positive impact from the US Federal Reserve's latest economic outlook. On Wednesday, the Fed said it would keep interest rates at super-low levels until at least ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 26 APR 2012
... European stocks rose sharply as robust corporate results offset weak economic data and markets waited for the US Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision. National turnover was 457 million shares worth $565.5 million, with 398 stocks up, 200 stocks ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 26 APR 2012
... following gains on Wall Street overnight after blockbuster profits from Apple, a solid showing by Boeing, and the US Federal Reserve predicted the US economic growth would pick up. At 0800 AEST on Thursday, the June share price index futures contract ...

Dickens on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 23 APR 2012
... wonder the financial markets find it hard to decide which way to jump. But have no fear the Fed is here. The US Federal Reserve 's FOMC meeting - and Big Benny's subsequent press conference - scheduled for this week should provide markets with the much-needed ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2012
... at 4,322, with 431,886 contracts traded. A weak result in a Spanish bond auction and the reluctance of the US Federal Reserve to launch a fresh round of stimulus for the world's largest economy sent Wall Street share prices tumbling Wednesday. The Dow ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2012
... 82.65 Japanese yen from 82.78 yen. HONG KONG - Asian markets have slipped after it became apparent that the US Federal Reserve will not implement stimulus measures in the near term. Regional shares followed Wall Street lower on disappointment that markets ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2012
The Australian market has opened lower after the US Federal Reserve indicated it was reluctant to further stimulate the US economy. At 1020 AEST on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 10.3 points, or 0.24 per cent, at 4,326.7 while the ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2012
The Australian market looks set to open lower after falls on Wall Street following indications the US Federal Reserve is worried about a hiring slowdown but appeared unlikely to buy more bonds to boost the economy. At 0650 AEST on Wednesday, the June ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2012
... sentiment. "It seems investors are digesting all the news we've had this week," Mr Shamu said. "We've had (US Federal Reserve chairman) Ben Bernanke's comments the other night. There was a bit of euphoria yesterday when markets rallied across the board. ...