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Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 28 MAY 2007
... volume of 3,728 contracts. ABN Amro Morgans private client adviser Kylie Macdonald said there was now greater market optimism about the US economy. "There were some comments at the weekend about the US economy not looking as bad as once thought," Mrs ...

Economic round-up: Hey big spenders

SUZY MAC  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY 2007
... quarter wages growth. But, for how long can we maintain moderate inflation levels when it appears that our record levels of optimism are turning us into a bunch of shopoholics - a trend that will only increase the pressure on inflation. While it is expected ...

Economic round-up: Money cant buy you love

SUZY MAC  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2007
... record. Tax cuts, record share prices, a stronger Aussie dollar and stagnant interest rates have heightened consumer optimism in home finances and general economic conditions. But they seemingly don't want to share the credit with the Government. The ...

China's market party gets louder

SUZY MAC  |  MONDAY, 14 MAY 2007
... is an easy one - for China's Government it's a frightening trend. Last week Goldman Sachs issued a report warning that optimism and speculative trading have pushed Chinese share values ahead of market fundamentals and on the weekend China's central bank ...

Adviser confidence way up: ING

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2007
... advisers were optimistic about the growth prospects for their business, compared to 73.9 per cent in 2006. Much of the optimism came from the impact of the new super rules, with many clients looking to make the most of the $1 million undeducted super ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2007
... Tinto gained $1.38 to $78.58. In New York, US stocks ended slightly higher last night as a new round of takeovers fueled optimism about stock valuations. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 27.95 points, or 0.23 per cent, at 12,382.30. The Standard ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2007
... market is expected to open slightly higher, led by a good run in US stocks on Monday as a new round of takeovers fuelled optimism about stock valuations, and countered worries about the economy. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0714 AEST, the June share ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2007
... record a rise whereas NSW led with a rise of 16.9 per cent followed by WA on 11.2 per cent. This figures show the air of optimism creeping back into the Australian Property market following the lull in interest rate moves that we have seen for nearly ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAR 2007
... today. "It was mainly led by the Reserve Bank in America keeping a lid on interest rates and hence that's created a bit of optimism in equity markets." Mr Russell dismissed some analysts' concerns the market was overpriced, saying there was still "reasonable ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2007
In line with other recent optimism about the Australian economy the Westpac/Melbourne Institute index of consumer confidence has risen by 3.7 per cent in March to a score of 115.5 points, its highest level since August 2005. Just over 4 per cent of ...