World markets
ASX set to slide as Wall Street dips; Tesla slumps; Fed chief in no hurry to lower rates
US stocks are drifting following President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation and after the head of the Federal Reserve hinted interest rates aren’t likely to change for a while.
- Stan Choe
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ASX closes flat as investors shrug off Trump tariffs; Seven jumps, CSL slumps
The flat finish reflects Wall Street, which seemed to be taking President Donald Trump’s latest tariff push in stride, with US stocks kicking off the week with gains.
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ASX retreats as Trump pushes steel tariffs; Star jumps
The Australian sharemarket has fallen, with miners retreating after Donald Trump announced the United States will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports.
- Jessica Yun
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ASX caps off volatile week in the red; Domino’s jumps on store closures
Energy stocks weighed on the Australian sharemarket on Friday, capping off a week of worldwide turbulence caused by fears of a global trade war.
- Jessica Yun
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ASX rallies, led by retailers and banks; CBA hits record; News Corp gains
The Australian sharemarket closed higher on Thursday after a broad market rally, led by banks, retailers and real estate investment trusts.
- Hannah Kennelly
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Miners, tech, energy boost ASX after calmer trading on Wall Street
The Australian stock exchange has bounced back after a rise in tech stocks sent Wall Street higher overnight.
- Jessica Yun
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ASX closes in the red as China hits back on Trump tariffs
The relief rally for the local sharemarket fizzled out after US tariffs took effect on China, in what Donald Trump described as an “opening salvo” against Australia’s biggest trading partner.
- Hannah Kennelly
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- Wall Street
Healthcare, consumer stocks tumble as Trump tariffs spook ASX; $A slides
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs strike on China, Canada and Mexico has pushed the Australian sharemarket to post its biggest loss in four months.
- Jessica Yun and Sumeyya Ilanbey
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ASX hits another record high amid rate cut hopes
The sharemarket hit record levels again on Friday, buoyed by optimism of local investors who cheered the stronger prospect of a February interest rate cut.
- Jessica Yun
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ASX hits hundred-day high as retailers rise on rate cut hopes
The Australian sharemarket closed at record highs on Thursday, lifted by energy and retail companies after brushing off a negative lead from Wall Street.
- Cindy Yin
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