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Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to retreat again after some heavy falls on overseas markets paint a bleak picture for the domestic bourse.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to continue to climb higher today with all indicators suggesting further gains on the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2005
The Australian share market may show some signs of recovery today after being hammered over the last couple of sessions.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to continue its recent slide as another poor performance from global equity markets on the weekend is expected to flow through to the domestic bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to head sharply south for the second straight session, as weakness in equity markets all over the world last night is likely to weigh on the domestic bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 14 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open lower as weak base metal and oil prices, as well as a poor leads from the US, are expected to give the local bourse a negative tint in early trade.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a solid lead from the US provides positive sentiment for the local bourse.

Ageing population places more fiscal pressure on the Government

The Productivity Commission enquiry into the economic consequences of Australia's ageing population released today has predicted an increase in fiscal pressure for all governments within the country the next 40 years.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker although firmer base and precious metals, as well as a rally on the London Metals Exchange, could help underpin the local market.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as softer base metal and oil prices weigh on resource stocks and a weak lead from the US also sends negative sentiment to the local bourse.