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Economics

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2014
The Australian stock market has opened flat despite another strong session on Wall Street led by corporate giants Apple and Facebook.

Fixed it

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2014
Not so long ago, many were concern over Australian bank's vulnerability to rising interest rates because of their reliance on offshore funding.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2014
The Australian share market has opened higher, buoyed by gains on Wall Street and record production results from BHP Billiton.

Arrows and more arrows

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2014
However, if the BOJ's latest survey on business bank loan demand is any indication, it's likely for consumer prices to start heading south again.

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2014
The Australian market looks set to open higher following strong gains on international markets as investors welcomed news pro-Russian rebels had handed over the black boxes from the downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2014
The Australian share market has opened flat.

Another October to remember?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2014
Don't worry, go shopping. They'll let us know when the time comes... in advance.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2014
The Australian market looks set to open flat after Wall Street fell as geopolitical worries weigh on sentiment.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2014
The Australian market has opened higher, following gains on Wall Street.

Down one day, dip buying the next

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2014
Just when we thought it was no longer safe to go back into the water...