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Economics

Daily Economic Update

Today's data releases on domestic employment and inflation expectations reinforce the outlook that the Reserve Bank of Australia will keep interest rates unchanged at 5.5 per cent in the 'foreseeable future.'

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer as a solid lead from the US is expected to provide the base for gains after yesterday's weakness on the local bourse.

Daily economic update: Consumer confidence rebounds

The Westpac/Melbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment has rebounded sharply, rising by 9 per cent in November.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a solid lead from the US market sets the tone for a buoyant local bourse.

Economic Roundup

Last week's financial market activity saw the Australian dollar drop below US74 cents for the first time in four months. This should make for a very interesting week in financial markets.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer as a small gains in the US markets, coupled with firmer base metal prices, help to offset weaker gold and oil prices.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to continue its recent positive momentum, extending further gains, particularly in the energy sector.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a solid lead from the US and a recovery in base and precious metals helps to underpin the local bourse.

Interest rates stay steady

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates steady following its 1 November Board meeting.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly weaker as softer base and precious metal prices hit the local resources sector, although stock-specific news over the rest of the week will be a key driver for the domestic bourse.