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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2008
The Australian share market is expected to open lower today following falls on Wall Street and increased price of oil which set a new record at $112 per barrel.

Finance jobs fall 8 pct

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2008
Slowing market conditions are finally flowing through to the finance sector with advertised job vacancies falling 8 per cent over a one month period.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2008
The Australian share market was lower at noon, dragged down by consumer confidence figures at their lowest level in almost 15 years.

Markets down, national happiness in positive territory

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2008
Despite the increasing focus on economics and financial markets, Australians don't seem much happier now than they were before, reveals the latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Report.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2008
The Australian share market is expected to open higher this morning, despite overnight falls on Wall Street and amongst base metals in London.

US Fed back in the lead

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2008
The US Fed, taking its cues from successful school principals and sports coaches, is now leading the game rather than following and it's no surprise that economies and markets are fast falling back into line.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2008
The Australian sharemarket was slightly down at noon after a lacklustre lead from Wall Street overnight.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2008
The Australian stock market is expected to open lower today on an indifferent lead from Wall Street, although base metal prices in London generally were higher, as were oil and gold in New York.

Flight of the squeamish

MARK STORY  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2008
Recent machinations within bond markets should remind all that a month is a long time in capital markets.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2008
The Australian stock market was mixed at noon, with strong gains from the resources sector offsetting heavy falls from the banks.