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Stephen Cauchi

June 2016

The very real possibility of a "leave" vote on June 23 was spooking markets, said AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver.

ASX finally posts gain despite Brexit fears

Australian shares finally posted a gain on Friday after six successive losses, although the market fell for the third successive week as global concerns over a British exit from the European Union took their toll on investors.

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'Petroleum markets are on the defensive for a sixth day, the longest downward run since January,' says Citi energy analyst Timothy Evans.

Oil feels heat from Brexit, could retrace to $US43 a barrel

Oil has fallen 10 per cent since its recent seven-month high and Citi warns it could dip anew to $US43 a barrel.

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Chair Janet Yellen: The US Federal Reserve predictably left rates on hold overnight.

Early ASX rally fades as Brexit worries resurface

Australian shares end flat, an improvement of sorts after five straight losses, after continuing investor caution over a British exit from the European Union wiped out the gains from a promising morning rally.

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ASX futures down 8 points, a mild retreat from Tuesday's 99 point surge.

Technically, the ASX could fall to 5000

The S&P/ASX 200 index could retest the 5000-point level if negative momentum continues, according to an analysis of technical levels.

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The blue-chip stocks are making a comeback as 2016 draws to a close

Beaten down blue chips worth a look, State Street says

Australia's 20 biggest stocks have been portfolio poison in recent times, but they are now starting to look more attractive.

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ASX ends week on gloomy note as Fed, Brexit worry investors

Australian shares slipped for the week, as investors wait for US Fed rate decision.

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"Ultimately, cash flow is what matters to investors," said UBS strategist David Cassidy in a note to clients.

Fortescue, Qantas, Primary best picks on cash flow, says UBS

Fortescue, Qantas, and Primary Health Care are among the best stocks to own on a free cash flow basis, says UBS.

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"The market seems to be marking time and range-bound," says Macquarie division director Martin Lakos.

Banks drag ASX lower

The Australian sharemarket dipped slightly as the big banks continued to slide and Brexit fears weighed on sentiment.

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The S&P/ASX200 was down marginally at 5370.0, while the broader All Ordinaries was up by a whisker at 5441.0.

ASX flat as mining rally sputters

The Australian sharemarket ended flat, as losses in miners were offset by gains in energy stocks and Wesfarmers.

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"We don't see any evidence that a collapse is imminent," said Melek, who's tracked iron ore for 15 years and also follows steel and base metals.

Oil and iron ore surge in commodities 'renaissance'

Analysts are calling a "renaissance" in commodities after oil climbed to a 10-month high overnight and as iron ore prices jumped further above the US$50-a-tonne threshold.

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The Australian sharemarket reversed early gains to close slightly lower on Tuesday, dragged lower by the banks and the miners.

RBA rates stance deflates ASX

Australian shares trimmed their gains after the RBA kept interest rates on hold and gave no indication it's inclined to ease again.

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ASX pushed higher by soaring gold miners

Dwindling odds of a US rate rise and a weaker greenback inspired a wave of buying in ASX-listed gold stocks.

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More deflation signs for RBA to mull

Further indications of an economy sailing along at a healthy pace combined with worryingly low inflation will give the RBA board plenty to discuss on Tuesday.

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Volatility is the new norm.

Seven-week winning streak over for ASX

Australian shares broke a seven-week winning streak amid worries strong domestic growth data could spell the end to rate cuts.

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The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index dropped 0.1 per cent to 5361.9, while the broader All Ordinaries fell 0.1 per cent to 5437.4.

Seven good reasons to invest in shares: AMP

Shares remain a good bet even though the recent seven-week rally in the ASX has come to an end.

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China's securities regulator on Thursday night suspended its new stock circuit-breaker that caused the sharemarket halts this week.

ASX hits one-month low as mood sours

A three-day sell-off has taken the Australian sharemarket back to levels last seen in early May, as investor confidence takes a blow.

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Miners, led by BHP Billiton posting its worst day in more than seven years, led the index down on Wednesday.

Iron ore falls below $US50, with flood of supply on the way

Iron ore has continued to crash, slipping 3.5 per cent overnight to $US48.40 per tonne, and according to Morgan Stanley there's more bearish news on the way.

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The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index dropped 0.1 per cent to 5361.9, while the broader All Ordinaries fell 0.1 per cent to 5437.4.

Sell in June: cold shower for the ASX

Australian shares fell sharply as investors fear that valuations look stretched after seven weeks of gains.

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Shale oil threatens to undermine OPEC's hopes of raising oil prices.

OPEC meets as oil fails to clear $US50

OPEC ministers are gathering once again but analysts are expecting very little action on supply from the oil cartel as long as Saudi Arabia refuses to cut production.

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May 2016

The S&P/ASX200 lifted 0.3 per cent on Friday and 1 per cent for the week to 5405.9.

ASX hits nine-month high in $140b rally

The ASX rose for a seventh straight week to levels last seen in August 2015, as investor mood continues to improve.

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