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Economics

Big yawn on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2014
However, America might be able to have its cake and eat it too this time.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2014
The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street stocks fluctuated as data showing the economy expanded more than previously forecast was offset by a drop in consumer confidence.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2014
The Australian share market has opened higher after a surprise cut to interest rates in China boosted mining stocks.

Crowding in

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2014
Individual governments can get on repairing their respective fiscal houses at the same time that the EU is trying to get the animal spirits in the private sector back.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2014
The Australian market looks set to open lower despite Wall Street again heading for record highs as support from central banks inspires confidence in the global economy.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2014
The Australian share market has opened one per cent higher.

Santa came to town

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2014
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) and the European Central Bank (ECB) deliver early Christmas joy.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2014
The Australian market looks set to open higher after US stocks barrelled to fresh records following China's surprise interest-rate cut.

Market wrap PM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2014
The Australian Stock market is flat despite a positive lead from Wall Street.

Quo vadis dollar-A?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2014
Those who've watched the currency markets long enough - if they haven't gone cuckoo yet - would know that currency forecasting is a mug's game.