ASX flat on latest tariff news
A major fall in the healthcare sector dragged the ASX 200 down as the market factored in the latest update in US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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200k Aussies rail against cashless society
A petition to save cash through guaranteeing access to the tender and relevant banking services has surpassed 200,000 signatures.
Aussie bank’s big interest rate move
Another major financial institution has changed its rates ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision on the official cash rate.
‘Stand up’: Turnbull’s Trump advice to PM
Malcolm Turnbull says Australia should not expect the US to not impose tariffs just because of the “special relationship” between the countries.
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Wiped: Billions lost on Trump’s tariff plans
The Aussie sharemarket fell heavily on Monday as traders reacted to the latest round of tariffs and the impact they could have on the domestic market.
Buy Now Pay Later to face harsh regulations
New legislation is holding Buy Now Pay Later providers to Australian credit licence standards in an attempt to protect consumers.
ASX slides during Friday’s trading
The Australian sharemarket traded relatively flat on Friday as the market waits for a key piece of data that could determine when the US Fed will cut interest rates.
ASX marks second best close on record
The Australian sharemarket closed just off a record high on Thursday, as renewed optimism in the US-China relationship, spurred a rally in key stocks.
Coles slammed over mass product cull
Nationals leader David Littleproud has hit out at Coles after the supermarket giant flagged a cull in its product range, claiming prices at the checkout would rise.
ASX snaps two day losing streak
The Australian market broke a two-day winning streak on Wednesday as markets saw through US-China trade tensions.
Chinese tariffs shake Aussie market
The Australian markets had a promising trading day until the last hour when news broke that China and the US had failed to negotiate on tariffs.
ASX 200 hammered on Trump tariffs
Nearly $50bn was wiped off the Australian sharemarket on Monday as fears of a trade war led by US President Donald Trump tariffs ripped through the local market.
Aussie sharemarket closes on 100 day high
The Aussie sharemarket has closed on a 100 day high, led by consumer discretionary stocks as investors factor in rate cuts.
‘It’s on’: Major bank expects Feb rate cut
In welcome news for mortgage holders, a third major bank is now expecting a rate cut in February following lower-than-expected inflation data.
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