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RBA delivers Christmas cheer to homeowners

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2004

... of how the economy is travelling are due to be released later this morning. Westpac is expected to release consumer confidence figures, while the Australian Bureau of Statistics will publish its latest update on home loan figures. The RBA board will ...

Costello says economic slowdown not unwelcome

AAP | THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2004

... the economy was strong because there were more people in work than ever before, interest rates were low and consumer confidence was at an all time high. "Now when you put all of the factors together in an economy you have an economy which is growing ...

All signs point to an economic deceleration

... The figures have puzzled many economists as they contradict an economy that still exhibits a 10-year high in consumer confidence and a 30-year low in unemployment. The confusing trend has seen some financial houses formulate opposing views about how ...

Retail activity constant

... "Interestingly there was no impact in spending behaviour in the lead up to the Federal election, revealing a level of consumer confidence in the economy or the possible outcome of the election" said First Data International managing director Greg Nas ...

Bond market indicates interest rate cut

... the bond market is in contrast to a strong performing Australian economy continuing to inspire business and consumer confidence. However this does not mean it is without foundation. Recent economic developments in the housing sector support the bond ...

Market Wrap

... after softer than expected data led to a bout of profit taking in that currency. The US Conference Board said consumer confidence had decreased to 98.2 in August, from a revised 105.7 in July, while another report showed business activity in the US midwest ...

Aust confidence in equities drop in second half, survey shows

AAP | THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2004

The latest MasterIndex of Consumer Confidence survey, released on Wednesday, showed that while consumers were generally optimistic on issues such as quality of life and income for the second half of 2004, there had been a considerable drop in confidence ...

Property market could be on the rebound, figures show

AAP | THURSDAY, 10 JUN 2004

... good time to buy a house surged by nearly 30% in the June quarter. This was despite an overall 1.1% fall in consumer confidence as petrol prices jumped, and puts the prospect of further interest rate rises back on the agenda. The lift in sentiment towards ...

RBA decision to leave rates expected and clear cut: economists

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2004

... central bank would be focussing on the interplay between how falls in house prices impact on consumer wealth, consumer confidence and consumer spending. "So it is all consumer - that is the critical element," he said He said if house prices fell moderately ...

US jobs confidence adds to recovery optimism

... concerns that soaring gasoline prices, bloodshed in Iraq and a recent pull-back in share prices might dent consumer confidence. The Conference Board, a business group based in New York, said on Tuesday its index of consumer confidence rose to 92.9 in ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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