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Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2015
The share market is higher as gains among the big banks and healthcare companies offset a slide in the resources sector.

Happy Australian dollar Day

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2015
The financial press and bloggeristas put this down to increased expectations Gov Glenn would announce an interest rate cut at the RBA's very first meeting for 2015 on 3 February.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2015
The Australian market looks set to open slightly higher after a fluctuating Wall Street mostly gained amid speculation the fallout of Greece's newly-elected anti-austerity party will be contained.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2015
The share market is more than one per cent higher after the European Central Bank announced measures to boost the eurozone's ailing economy.

Super Mario delivers huge stimulus package

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2015
Barring anymore nasty surprises, this should work (crossed fingers), just be aware that monetary policy operates with a lag of between 12-18 months.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2015
The Australian market looks set to open higher after strong gains on overseas share markets.

AMP Capital issues deflation warning

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2015
AMP Capital head of investment strategy and chief economist Shane Oliver has warned investors to be wary of deflation but is optimistic that any ill effects will be short-lived.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2015
The share market is higher as miners, energy producers and banks enjoy gains.

Central bank surprises

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2015
We're yet to complete the first month of 2015 and thus far, we've gotten central bank surprises a-plenty.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2015
The Australian market looks set to open higher, after strong gains on overseas markets overnight and rises in commodity prices.