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Economics

A week's walk on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 22 APR 2013
There were ups and downs on Wall Street the week before this week, just as the week before that, and before that, and...with each daily dose of data taken to confirm whatever pre-conceived biases we have.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2013
Australian stocks have opened firmer, as investors defied a negative lead from Wall Street and took advantage of recent declines to get back into the local market.

May's not far away

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2013
It's getting close. It's less than two weeks away.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2013
The Australian stock market looks set to open lower after a negative finish on Wall Street.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2013
Australian stocks have opened lower, with market players getting out of the resources sector and pouring into the big banks.

Global cooling on carbon

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2013
If you think gold's recent swan dive was unnerving, spare a thought for those who bought carbon credits - that's where the climate change has really happened.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2013
The Australian stock market looks set to open lower after a negative finish on Wall Street and slumping commodities prices.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2013
Australian stocks have opened firmer, with the strong start to the trading day underpinned by gains among the big four retail banks and defensive sectors.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2013
The Australian stock market looks set to open firmer after a positive finish on Wall Street and a rebound in commodities prices.

No problemo

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2013
Sometimes the fear of missing out remains greater than the fear of losing. Thanks to all you panic-sellers out there, for without you guys there won't be any dips to buy.