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Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower following a mixed performance on Wall Street as the fallout continues from the US Federal Reserve's signalling it could soon start winding back its stimulus measures.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2013
Australian shares are weaker as an Australian dollar trading below 92.50 US cents encourages overseas investors to sell banking and resource stocks.

The great unwind

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2013
It is the fledgling economic recovery that would be unwound, instead of policy accommodation, if the financial market sell-off currently showing at theatres around the world develops into another full-blown crisis of confidence.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2013
The Australian market looks set to open sharply lower following hefty falls on international markets after US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank may start winding back its stimulus measure before the end of the year.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2013
Australian shares have opened lower after the US Federal Reserve indicated it could wind back its massive stimulus program for the world's largest economy before too long.

The Big Benny sings

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2013
Was that it? Was that the song we've waited all this time for Big Benny to sing? The song remains the same to me.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower following sharp falls on Wall Street after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank expects to taper its bond-buying stimulus measure later this year.

Market higher but eyes are on US Fed

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2013
Australian shares were stronger at noon, with trading levels light as investors await a crucial economic statement from the US Federal Reserve.

Yes, no, I don't know

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2013
It's now or never. Last chance to place your bets - check, raise or fold - before Big Ben Bernanke shows his hands.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street rose decisively as investors bet that the Federal Reserve will stay the course on its economic stimulus policy.