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Economics

Stuck at zero

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2009
Steady as she goes! The US Federal Reserve maintained its course as it tries to guide the US economy out of stormy waters.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2009
The Australian sharemarket is expected to open in positive territory after strong leads from Wall Street.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2009
The Australian share market was flat at noon after a mixed lead from the US and despite gains among financial and gold stocks.

Boiling frog

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2009
Slow cooked. Is the Reserve Bank of Australia slowly boiling the Australian economy alive?

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2009
The Australian sharemarket has received a mixed lead from Wall Street, with major indices lower, but precious and base metals, and oil, higher.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2009
The Australian share market was stronger at noon, as bargain hunters moved to snap up stocks following recent falls.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2009
The Australian sharemarket has received generally positive leads from Wall Street, with most major indices higher, along with oil and precious metals, while copper was lower.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2009
The Australian sharemarket was down over two per cent at noon following significant losses over Wall Street's last session and weaker commodity prices.

Trick or treat

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2009
Trick or treat? Trick or treat? Will Halloween steal Christmas away from Wall Street?

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2009
The Australian sharemarket is expected to open lower after heavy losses on Wall Street on Friday amongst both securities and commodities.