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Economics

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2004
In Sydney today, the market should open stronger after strong overseas leads overnight.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 NOV 2004
The Australian stock market could well open weaker today taking a lead from offshore markets that tumbled overnight amid fears in the US of aggressive curbs to inflation and more falls in commodities prices.

Economy slows slightly

The St.George / Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Business Expectations Survey has indicated a slight deceleration of the Australian economy over the September quarter due to a wages push.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 16 NOV 2004
The Australian share market is expected to seek out new territory today following more strong leads from overseas markets.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 15 NOV 2004
The Australian share market is expected to open higher following strong leads from overseas market.

Unemployment at lowest level since 1977

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2004
Unemployment has fallen to its lowest level since 1977 and the federal government now believes it can lock in a rate under six per cent for years to come.

Costello says cutting business tax rates not on the agenda

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2004
Treasurer Peter Costello has taken tax cuts for companies off the government's agenda, as a new Treasury report argues that cutting business tax rates offers no real benefits.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2004
The Australian share market is expected to open higher, after a positive directional cue from Wall Street where indices rose amid thin trading due to the US Veteran's Day public holiday.

Market Wrap

The Australian share market is expected to open higher, taking its the lead from the US where key indices have jumped after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, as expected.

Australian housing approvals flattening out at high level: economists

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2004
Australian housing finance approvals were flattening out at a high level, as consumer sentiment remained strong, economists said today.