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Economics

RBA mixes its game

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2010
The Australian central bank kept the official cash rate unchanged at 3.75 per cent, defying universal certitude that interest rates would be an even 4.0 per cent after its first Board meeting for 2010 is ended.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2010
Australian stocks are expected to open stronger as better news from the housing industry sent US stocks higher overnight.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2010
The Australian share market was higher at noon as firmer oil and gold prices and a positive manufacturing data offshore lifted local mining and energy stocks.

Positive contagion

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2010
Running of the bulls. Peppered with undeniably wonderful set of numbers, Wall Street couldn't have it any other way overnight.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2010
Australian stocks are expected to open higher after Wall Street rebounded from recent losses on strong results from oil giant ExxonMobil and positive data releases.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2010
The Australian share market had edged into positive territory at noon, as the market reversed some of Friday's losses.

No pleasing Mr. Market

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2010
Wall Street also closed down in January 2009. US economic data and forecasts were much, much, much gloomier then. Yet, the January effect did not hold.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2010
Australian stocks are expected to open lower on Monday following a weak lead from the US and most major world markets.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2010
The Australian share market was 1.6 per cent lower at noon after heavy losses amongst resources stocks.

Greek tragedy overwhelms Obama

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2010
Despite rising criticism of his presidency and falling popularity, you can't help but be roused by the man when you listen to him speak with his distinct rhetorical flair.