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Market wrap PM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2014
The share market is lower for a fourth straight day as further falls in iron ore prices drags on the big miners.

Minute slip on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2014
"Many participants observed the committee should remain attentive to evidence of a possible downward shift in longer-term inflation expectations."

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2014
The Australian market looks set to open lower after Wall Street fluctuated as the Federal Reserve's minutes show many policymakers see the need to watch for inflation.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014
The Australian share market is trading lower, pulled back by the big miners and major banks.

One swallow says it's springtime for Germany

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014
This is good and should be welcomed, that is, only if this is start of a new (up)trend in confidence.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014
The Australian market looks set to open higher following gains on Wall Street and European markets after data showed German investor confidence had returned for the first time this year.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014
The Australian market looks set to open higher following gains on Wall Street and European markets after data showed German investor confidence had returned for the first time this year.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2014
The Australian stock market has opened higher following a flat lead from the US.

Japan did it again

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2014
Given this latest development, Japan could have a new king by next month if sitting PM Shinzo Abe makes good on speculations that he's about to call for snap elections.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2014
The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street fluctuated amid concern over Japan slipping back into recession.