Aussie dollar plunges, $100bn wiped off ASX
The ASX 200 is a sea of red on the opening, and the Aussie dollar has plunged below 60 cents, as investors continue to sell-off on fears of a global recession.
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‘Uncertain times’: Albo’s super concerns
Anthony Albanese says Australia has been in contact with the White House, as he says the global chaos from the Trump tariffs is concerning for Aussie super.
ASX 200 now in correction as $57bn wiped out
Key market index now 10 per cent below February 14 record close as tariff fears hit investors. Woodside, Santos lead energy slump. Banks and miners also in the red.
Aussie market loses $21bn in Trump chaos
US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on the world’s major economies triggered a sharp fall in Australian stocks, wiping out $21bn in value.
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Undercover shoppers expose grocery prices
Undercover shoppers bought groceries across Coles, Aldi and Woolies over nine months to see which one offered the lowest prices. Here are the results.
Undercover shoppers expose grocery prices
Undercover shoppers bought groceries across Coles, Aldi and Woolies over nine months to see which one offered the lowest prices. Here are the results.
ASX soars for fifth day in a row
The local sharemarket has secured its fifth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday as optimistic investors rallied in 10 of 11 sectors.
ASX 200 rises; AusSuper sells WiseTech stake; Jeanswest collapses
Vulcan’s European tick triggers investor rush while Jeanswest goes in administration again. Paladin shares sinks as rain washes away guidance, Whyalla interest boosts BlueScope and rate cut hopes up on Feb inflation fall.
ASX edges higher as tariff talk softens
President Trump’s hawkish tariff talk has softened and the local bourse soaked up the resulting Wall St boom.
ASX 200 mostly erases gain as ANZ dives; Gold Road top gainer
WA miner Gold Road hits record amid standoff with rejected suitor, partner Gold Fields. Regal in recovery mode as Opthea questions remain. James Hardie stays in the red after analyst ratings changes. Budget to reveal worsening debt outlook.
ASX seesaws in trade on Monday
The Australian ASX200 has seesawed as markets await major economic updates, including just what Donald Trump will do next on tariffs.
ASX 200 ends marginally higher; double-digit falls for Helia, James Hardie
Building products giant James Hardie’s likely paying too much for US buy. Potential loss of CBA contract hits Helia. Regal dives as pharma group Opthea enters suspension amid survival talks.
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