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Economics

Hermaphrodite economy

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2009
The more things change, the more they stay the same. There is very little to comment on today. The global economy is proceeding on course as many -if not most - expect.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2009
The Australian share market is likely to open higher on Friday following strong gains on Wall Street and among commodity prices.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2009
The Australian sharemarket was in positive territory at noon, lead by general gains across all sectors.

Depends on the data

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2009
You know Australia is back to normal when "they will, they won't" speculation on interest rates returns as a major sport.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2009
The Australian share market is expected to open moderately positive on Thursday after gains on Wall Street and European markets.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2009
The Australian sharemarket was holding its ground at noon after opening moderately higher, with resources stocks leading the way on higher commodity prices.

Greenback weakness not all good

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2009
A global recovery is truly underway, risk appetites are being stoked, there is no more need for flight-to-quality bids. These are the reasons used to justify the sharp depreciation in the US dollar.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2009
The Australian share market is expected to have another day in positive territory after a rise on Wall street and stronger commodity and metals prices.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2009
The Australian sharemarket was almost one per cent higher at noon following gains in the financial sector and among the gold stocks.

Aussie dollar rises to restore equilibrium

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2009
Proceed at your own risk. Forecasting in quiet times is difficult. Forecasting during periods of uncertainty is even more difficult. Forecasting currency movements during periods of uncertainty is well...a mug's game.