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Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2011
The Australian share market was higher at noon, buoyed by a strong lead from Wall St and a new deal in Europe to manage the sovereign debt issue.

Deal or no deal

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2011
Financial markets were rockin' and a rollin' when they heard the word "deal" thunder out of Brussels.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2011
The Australian dollar gained slightly after it emerged that France and Germany may have reached agreement over how to resolve the Greek debt crisis, ahead of a crucial 17-country summit.

They will deal

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2011
At the end of the day, no one benefits from a US default - not even Uncle Sam. Democrats and Republicans know this.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2011
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly lower today, after Wall Street eased overnight on lingering concerns over debt on both sides of the Atlantic.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2011
The Australian share market was higher at noon as the US moved closer to breaking its debt-ceiling stalemate.

Earnings, debt ceiling and debt

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2011
So now equity investors have finally taken notice of earnings.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2011
The Australian dollar was higher at noon, after dipping briefly on concerns the central bank has softened its outlook for domestic interest rates.

D-E-B-T

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2011
D-E-B-T the four letters that's currently giving political leaders massive headaches, financial markets their jitters and gold its shine.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2011
The Australian share market is expected to open lower today, after Wall Street securities fell overnight, while commodities markets were mixed.