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Economics

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 3 DEC 2007
The Australian sharemarket dipped into the red at noon after spending all morning in positive territory, as a mixed lead from New York and firmer base metals were not enough to boost the market.

Oil prices a two-way street

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 3 DEC 2007
Record high oil prices is fuelling the Middle East to export nearly as much capital as they do oil, tying their economies to that of the west and acting as a brake on ever higher fuel prices.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 3 DEC 2007
The Australian share market is receiving mixed leads this morning, with positive guidance from Wall Street and base metals, but Sydney Futures slightly down.

iMap spearheads MA education

The Institute of Managed Accounts Providers (iMap) wraps up its first year as the peak body for managed accounts with a growing membership base and a clear strategy on its education and compliance-focused initiatives for 2008.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2007
The Australian sharemarket was higher at noon boosted by resources and following a lukewarm lead from Wall Street.

US Fed hints rates holiday may be over

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2007
The US Federal Reserve, stung by criticism it dropped rates to protect favoured institutions in a preferred segment, is warning they won't keep protecting them forever.

AIG's insurance web revolution

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2007
The insurance web revolution has taken an extra step forward with AIG's release of their latest website that fully integrates underwriting with business flow management and administration.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2007
The Australian share market is expected to open higher, according to the futures index, however, base metals are mixed and Wall Street has been flat overnight.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 NOV 2007
The Australian sharemarket was higher at noon following a strong lead from Wall Street and renewed optimism among the local banks.

Perfect storm

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 NOV 2007
High oil prices and a shrinking US dollar signal an economic perfect storm looming on the horizon, warns the International Monetary Fund (IMF).