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Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2014
The Australian market looks set to open higher, following Wall Street and European markets which rebounded on regional economic data and European Central Bank talk that looser monetary policy could be in the offing.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2014
The share market has opened lower after falls on US and European markets overnight.

A$ rising on China slowing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2014
"We expect Beijing to launch a series of policy measures to stabilize growth."

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2014
The Australian market looks set to open lower after falls on Wall Street as Eastern Europe tensions escalate with Russian troops seizing Ukrainian ships and military installations in Crimea.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 24 MAR 2014
Australian stocks have started the week lower, following a sell-off on Wall Street on Friday.

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 24 MAR 2014
The Australian market looks set to open lower following Wall Street's fall on profit taking and caution over the Ukraine crisis.

Whatever works

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 24 MAR 2014
These latest China policy developments indicate that the Politburo is prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure that Li gets the targeted 7.5% growth that Li likes.

Market wrap PM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2014
The Australian share market has opened higher following a solid lead from markets in the United States and easing concern over Ukraine.

The scares that weren't

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2014
Down on Putin one day, up the next. Down on Yellen one day, up the next.

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2014
The Australian market looks set to open higher following gains on Wall Street after a batch of data reinforced optimism that the US economy is recovery.