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Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as another fall in oil prices and a positive lead from offshore sets a positive tone for the local bourse ahead of the weekend.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a solid lead from US blue chip stocks and another move lower in oil prices should help underpin the local bourse.

RBA keeps hand off rates

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2005
Against most expectations the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided not to raise interest rates at its regular monthly meeting yesterday and will leave the cash rate at 5.5 per cent.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer as the US market sets a positive tone for the local bourse, although continued weakness in oil prices could impact some resource stocks.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer as oil prices fell over the session and some buying interest emerged in the US.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open sharply weaker as a poor lead from the US sets a negative tone for the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly weaker as a poor lead from the US provides negative sentiment for the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open sharply firmer as a fall in oil prices and a strong rally from the US set the tone for some buying interest to emerge.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as a poor performance on stock exchanges around the world paints a grim picture for the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer after a four day break for Easter as buyers return to the market, buoyed by a positive lead from the US markets.