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Economics

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market is expected to open higher, following a positive finish on Wall Street and in Europe, and after contract prices for oil, silver and copper ended firmer.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market had pulled back at noon with continuing concerns over eurozone debt levels, though mining stocks were strong.

Up, down and round and round

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2010
If there's any observation that can be made about Wall Street's movement overnight, it is that investor sentiment remains fragile.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market has received mixed leads from offshore markets, with Wall Street closing weaker but contract prices for oil, gold, silver and copper ending firmer.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market had pulled back at noon after a strong open, with mining stocks leading the way.

US consumers to the rescue

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAY 2010
The Street did a U-turn in a span of six and half hours in spite of the increasing number of "ghosts" that are coming out of the closets.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market is expected to open firmer on Wednesday, after Wall Street stemmed heavy losses to close flat on the day.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market was down at noon, continuing to be pounded by eurozone instability, with mining, energy and financial stocks suffering losses.

Hold, Fold or Run

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2010
Take away the day-to-day zig-zagging of the financial markets and we're left with three major macro dynamics -- three coins that would determine the outlook for the global economy.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market is expected to open weaker, after a negative finish on Wall Street during the offshore session.