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Market Movers Overnight (8 July)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2008
Economic data releases overnight give further confirmation that the slowdown in the United States is spreading to other major world economies.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2008
The Australian share market is expected to open lower today after US equities declined overnight as financial companies fell on concerns they may have to raise more capital.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2008
The Australian share market was in negative territory at noon as property trusts were dragged sharply lower by GPT's profit downgrade and European equities fell on Friday.

This Week's Market Movers (7-11 July 2008)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2008
Every Monday, Financial Standard will provide a line up of the most important domestic and international economic releases for the week. Our economics expert provides comments on how the data could affect movements in the local share market.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2008
The Australian share market is expected to open lower today after European equities and industrial metals fell on Friday.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2008
The Australian share market was 0.6 per cent stronger at noon as bargain hunters returned to the local resources sector, after Wall St bounced.

ABS cutbacks bad idea

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2008
The ABS will be cutting back surveys and sampling depth in key economic areas as it meet savings targets outlined in the Federal Budget.

Market Wrap - Morning

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2008
The Australian share market is expected to open higher today after the Dow rose on Wall Street overnight.

Market Wrap - Midday

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2008
The Australian share market remained in negative territory at noon but was off its lows as investors sought buying opportunities.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2008
The Australian share market is expected to open lower today after Wall Street stocks tumbled in volatile trade as crude oil prices raced to record highs triggering fresh economic jitters.