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Economics

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 18 JUN 2007
The Australian stock market is expected to open stronger on a positive lead from Wall Street and higher commodity prices. At 0712 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price index was up 40 points to 6,328.

Economic round-up: The great interest rate debate

SUZY MAC  |  MONDAY, 18 JUN 2007
Will they go up or won't they? In a speech in Brisbane last week, RBA Governor Glenn Stevens was careful but upbeat on the state of the economy, however the interest rate debate has continued unabated.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2007
The bluechip S&P/ASX200 index gained 16.7 points to 6277.9, while the all ordinaries rose 14.5 points to 6302.9.

Internationals in rare win over Aussies

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2007
International equity markets outperformed Australian shares in May for the first time since January this year, according to the latest Mercer Consulting sector survey.

Economic round up: GDP vs. gross domestic happiness

SUZY MAC  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2007
There's just no pleasing some people. Consumer optimism has fallen despite another drop in unemployment and our continuing material and economic prosperity, showing that happiness is clearly not rising with our material success.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2007
Continued strength on Wall Street and higher base metal prices are expected to drive further gains on the local bourse when it opens this morning. At 0752 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price index was up 30 points to 6298.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2007
The Australian share market remained higher at noon after strong Wall Street gains sparked a rebound from yesterday's losses. At 1200 AEST, the S&P/ASX200 Index had gained 58.7 points to 6239.4, while the all ordinaries put on 59.3 points to 6269.4.

Economic round-up: Business up, sentiment down

SUZY MAC  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2007
Despite continued buoyancy in business activity, consumer sentiment took a tumble in June as Australia's optimism towards future family finances and the economy begins to wane.

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2007
A sharp rebound on Wall Street is expected to help the Australian market overcome patchy commodity prices and open higher. At 0756 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price index was up 64 points to 6251.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUN 2007
The Australian share market continued to trade in negative territory at noon, as the miners were dragged down by poor resource prices, and falls in the US dampened investor enthusiasm. At 1200 AEST, the S&P/ASX200 Index was 39.6 points lower to 6200.5 ...