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Economics

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2011
The Australian dollar was stronger on Tuesday after a bouyant night on European and US equity markets and as commodities also pushed higher.

In a better place

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2011
Given Wall Street's straight gains over these past three trading days, many could be forgiven for wondering what just happened last week.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2011
The Australian dollar pushed higher on Monday as investor confidence bounced back and "tranquility" returned to the market.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2011
The Australian dollar was nearly one US cent higher on Monday morning, as the dust settled after last week's wild ride.

Lost GPS

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2011
But can you blame investors for feeling the way they do? These waters haven't yet been plotted on any GPS.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2011
The Australian dollar was slightly weaker at noon, despite rallying overnight on the back of improved sentiment from the US and Europe.

Digit says recession averted

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2011
Crash on rumours one day, rally on flimsy excuse the next.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2011
The Australian market looks ready to open strongly today, following rebounds in Europe and on Wall Street on more positive data overnight, but against a background of extreme volatility.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2011
Australian shares opened lower after a negative lead from Wall Street, and on renewed concerns about eurozone debt.

Greed is good

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2011
Just when the Fed appeared to have quieted things down, someone screamed, 'boo'. And in the current jittery state the financial markets are in - investors will shoot first and ask questions later.