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Economics

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2009
The Australian share market is likely to open lower after most US and European share indices, as well as the price of oil, declined overnight.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2009
The Australian sharemarket was slightly lower at noon as profit takers moved in after last week's strong rally.

Of population growth and surpluses

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2009
Since we're still into discussions of the alphabet these days, did anyone notice Australian Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan mention the 'S' word last week?

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2009
The Australian share market may open higher after US stocks rallied on Friday.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2009
The Australian sharemarket was lower at noon, taking a breather after two days of strong rallies.

Wealth effect turns positive

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2009
Run three days straight or for nine days with only a day's pause and you too would need a bit of a rest. This is precisely what Wall Street did overnight -- it stopped for a break.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2009
The Australian share market is likely to open weaker after a rally on Wall Street came to an end as US economic data presented a mixed picture on the economic recovery.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2009
The Australian sharemarket was about 1.5 per cent higher at noon with stronger resources stocks leading gains across all sectors.

BOBisms

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2009
BOB has spoken and what financial markets heard was good. BOB, of course, stands for Bernanke, Obama and Buffet.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2009
The Australian share market is expected to continue on from Wednesday's strong gains after positive economic data added to evidence the US has emerged from recession and extended Wall Street's rally.