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Economics

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a sharply stronger US market is expected to provide a bid tone to the local bourse.

RBA leaves rates on hold

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2005
Mortgage holders have been given another reprieve with the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving interest rates on hold.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly weaker as poor base metal prices and a benign ending to the US markets sets a negative tone for the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a solid lead from the US and a recovery in oil prices is expected to offset weaker precious metal prices.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer today, regaining ground surrendered at the end of last week as a strong lead from the US and and solid base and precious metal gains set the tone for the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open sharply weaker as falls across the US market paint a bleak picture for the last day of domestic trade this week.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker despite a solid lead in the US as a fall in base and precious metals, as well as a tumble in oil prices, is likely to weigh on the strong local resources sector.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as a poor lead from US markets and base metals sets a negative tone for the bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as another solid lead by the US overnight helps set a positive tone after a long weekend.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to continue on the rollercoaster of the last week as US markets recorded very strong gains, leading to expectations of a very positive session to end the week.