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Economics

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2005
The Australian share market is tipped to open firmer, pushing to another record high as commodity prices and stock-specific news combine to drive the domestic bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2005
The Australian share market is tipped to push to fresh record highs again today as some of the bigger companies unveil earnings and a positive sentiment lingers from the US.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2005
The Australian share market is tipped to open firmer again, pushing to fresh record highs as resource stocks benefit from record oil prices and continued positive sentiment about the sector.

Weekly economic roundup

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision on monetary policy was last week's major market-moving event - or non-event.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2005
The Australian share market is tipped to open slightly weaker as a poor lead from most offshore markets is likely to weigh on the domestic bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2005
The Australian share market is tipped to open sharply weaker as a poor lead from the US and weaker base metal prices set a negative tone for the bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2005
The Australian share market is tipped to open slightly firmer as the local market embraces results from mining company Rio Tinto, which yesterday reported half year earnings after the market closed.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2005
The Australian share market is tipped to open firmer today as positive leads from most offshore stockmarkets, as well as slightly firmer oil prices, combine to drive the local bourse higher.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2005
The Australian share market is tipped to open slightly weaker as a poor lead from the US, coupled with investor caution ahead of the earnings season cranking up into top gear, are likely to offset firmer base and precious metal price gains overnight.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly weaker as a poor lead from US markets on Friday, coupled with a bank holiday in NSW, should weigh on the domestic bourse.