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Economics

Economic roundup

Last week, financial markets received confirmation Australia has crossed over the speed bump it hit in the December quarter of last year through to the first quarter of 2005.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2005
The Australian share market is likely to open firmer as a solid lead from offshore markets is expected to provide a positive start to the domestic bourse this week.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2005
The Australian share market is likely to open weaker today as a poor lead from US markets and weaker base metals weigh on the domestic bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2005
The Australian share market is likely to open firmer and could threaten fresh record highs today as a positive lead from offshore markets sets a positive tone for the local bourse.

Economic slow down on the agenda: Access Economics

Economic forecaster Access Economics expects a slow down of the economy into 2006 and 2007, in spite of Australia's current minerals boom.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2005
The Australian share market is likely to open firmer as a positive lead from the US markets is set to push the local bourse into the black.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 6 SEP 2005
The Australian share market is likely to open broadly unchanged in early trade as fallout from a raft of announcements yesterday and some earnings results set the tone for the local bourse.

Thoms re-emerges at Godfrey Pembroke

Goldman Sachs JB Were Asset Management former head of retail business Gordon Thoms has resurfaced joining dealer group Godfrey Pembroke.

Economic roundup

Australian economic and survey statistics last week gave credence to the Financial Standard Intelligence Unit's (FSIU) and other market economists' view that business investment and external trade will takeover from housing as the country's growth engine.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2005
The Australian share market is likely to open slightly weaker as a fall in oil prices and a weak overseas lead is expected to weigh on the domestic bourse.