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Economics

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmly after strong base metal and oil prices overnight, combined with a strong lead on Wall Street should have a positive influence on the local bourse.

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2005
The Australian share market is likely to strike fresh record intraday highs for the first time since Monday as a solid lead from the US and a recovery in base and precious metals sets the tone for a positive local session.

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer, although it will struggle to make fresh record intra day highs.

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AAP  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2005
The Australian share market is likely to take a break from setting fresh record intra-day highs, with a poor performance in the US overnight hampering further forward momentum.

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer after a positive lead from most offshore markets, although investors could be cautious ahead of the start of earnings season.

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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as US markets slipped after reports of a second bombing in London in a fortnight.

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer and could hit fresh record intra-day highs as a strong lead from the US and positive production reports drive the local market.

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AAP  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as a poor lead from the US and a lack of local direction ahead of the start of earnings season should combine to push the domestic bourse lower.

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open mildly weaker today as investors look to the US for leads in the absence of any expected major domestic news.

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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2005
The Australian sharemarket is again expected to open higher, following the lead set by the US overnight.