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Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer as a solid lead from the US provides good direction for a market that had yesterday off.

Interest rates may rise after CPI increase

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 25 JAN 2005
The case for higher interest rates had strengthened with the recent resurgence of inflation pressures in the domestic economy, analysts said today.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 25 JAN 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer today, with a mixed session in the US providing little direction for the market.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2005
In Sydney today the Australian share market is expected to open weaker as a poor lead from the US market weighs on the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 JAN 2005
In Sydney today the Australian share market is expected to open weaker, continuing the poor form it has experienced this week.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2005
In Sydney today the Australian share market is expected to open weaker, after starting fast and fading in the last couple of sessions.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2005
In Sydney today the Australian share market is expected to open firmer today after a strong lead from the US is expected to offset the sharp turnaround yesterday afternoon.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2005
In Sydney today the Australian share market is expected to open firmer despite the lack of direction from the US, which is closed to celebrate the Martin Luther King holiday.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2005
In Sydney today the Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a solid Friday of trade in the US sets the tone for the domestic market.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 14 JAN 2005
In Sydney today the Australian share market is expected to open weaker as a flat performance yesterday combines with weaker US equities to suggest a negative start for the domestic bourse heading into the weekend.