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Economics

Fed sorted easy, now for the ceiling

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 25 FEB 2013
"Fed policy is very easy and it's going to stay easy for a long time".

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 25 FEB 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher following Wall Street's lead which ganied on renewed confidence that the US Federal Reserve stimulus program will continue.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2013
The Australian market has opened stronger despite a fall on Wall Street overnight, earning back some of Thursday's massive losses.

QE paradox in reverse

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2013
I was wrong! I didn't expect the correction to come so soon and the Fed was not even in my radar as the thing that'll shoot down Wall Street.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower after a global sell-off over concern about a possible end to US stimulus measures and as data showed slumping business activity across the eurozone.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2013
The Australian market is weaker as falling commodity prices hit key resources stocks and the US Federal Reserve hints at a possible policy change.

Puke on the punchbowl

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2013
I don't know about you but isn't the Fed just engaging in a healthy and rational discussion? A debate on what to do when we get there? Something everybody expects any responsible central bank to do.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower after Wall Street fell on mixed US housing and inflation figures.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2013
The Australian share market has opened lower.

Don't stop me now

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2013
It's the weight of money, it's momentum, it's tranquillity in the Eurozone, it's improving eco stats, Warren's purchase of Heinz, it's positive sentiment and all things good. Last night it was mergers and acquisition news that brightened the mood.