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Economics

Tawrrific APEC and the Berlin Wall

SUZY MAC  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2007
The APEC party is getting under way but unless you're one of the 21 world leaders or part of the entourage, don't expect an invite.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2007
The local bourse is expected to open with decent gains, fuelled by a strong close on Wall Street and higher base metal prices.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2007
The Australian sharemarket was in positive territory at noon led strong strong gains in the resources and energy sectors.

Equities' erratic flight path

SUZY MAC  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2007
If equity markets were an international flight, right about now the captain would be asking "that all passengers, remain seated with seat belts firmly fastened."

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2007
The Australian sharemarket is expected to open slightly lower today.

Marketwrap - midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2007
The Australian sharemarket is higher at noon following a rebound in the US market overnight.

Here, kitty kitty

SUZY MAC  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2007
While extreme weather conditions have already impacted the world's main food producers, increasing inflation and raising price pressures, a bush tucker diet including feral cats may be the answer.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2007
The Australian sharemarket is expected to open in the black today, after both the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 rose more than two per cent overnight, buoyed by the energy sector which benefited from a surge in oil prices.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2007
The Australian sharemarket was a sea of red at noon despite some stellar earnings results, as buyers sat back waiting for better buying opportunities.

AXA appoints new Aus CEO

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2007
AXA Asia Pacific has announced it will appoint current chief financial officer for Australia and New Zealand, Warren Lee, as chief executive officer for Australia, beginning September 1.