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Economics

Problems, problems, problems

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2013
Ahhh, the 'ber' months...they're almost here. And true to form problems in the investment landscape are multiplying.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower after Wall Street fell following a disappointing durable goods report which raised fresh concerns about the strength of the US economy.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2013
The Australian share market has opened higher after Wall Street made solid gains on Friday.

Withdrawal anxiety

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2013
Perhaps it's not yet time to taper. But then the longer we wait and the anxiety of not knowing when is just as chillingly killing.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher following gains on Wall Street which enjoyed a jolt from Microsoft's announcement that chief executive Steve Ballmer will retire within the next 12 months.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013
The local share market has opened higher after solid gains on Wall Street overnight and encouraging Chinese manufacturing data.

The madness of crowds

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013
"Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one."

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher following gains on Wall Street despite a three-hour shutdown of the Nasdaq market that disrupted trade on other exchanges as well.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
Australian stocks are sharply lower as global markets continue to react to the latest news on stimulus tapering from the US Federal Reserve.

FOMC - Fed Outs Market Confusion

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
Would'a, should'a, could'a. We would taper (but when?), we should taper (cost is outweighing benefit)?but could we (given the downside risks)?