Investors jump ahead of war-torn weekend
The Australian sharemarket sagged into the weekend as hopes of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine faded and central banks continued to wrestle with mounting inflationary pressures.
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ASX rallies on hopes for Ukraine solution
Global markets are soaring on new hopes a diplomatic solution can be found to end the bitter conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
ASX stages rebound amid commodity chaos
Banking and tech shares shone on Wednesday during an unexpected relief rally that helped the Australian sharemarket halt a three-session slide.
ASX tumbles as inflation alarm bells ring
The war in Ukraine continues to push energy prices higher, but instead of benefiting local miners, attention has now turned to the possibility of stalled economic growth.
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Dollar down to new lows
THE Australian dollar has hit fresh lows amid growing global economic concerns and a surging US dollar.
Dollar keeps its head above 81 US
THE Australian dollar is lower but still holding above 81 US cents following better-than-expected economic data.
One good thing about falling dollar
AS the Australian dollar falls and shares were flat, it is not all doom and gloom as overseas investments, and super funds have had solid returns.
Dollar hits lowest level since 2010
THE Australian dollar has dropped to its lowest level in almost five years, trading at 80.85 US cents, down from 81.37 cents on Friday.
Australian dollar falls below 81 US cents
THE Australian dollar is lower after the release of the strongest US economic growth figures in 11 years.
Australian dollar lower
THE Australian dollar is lower to 81.38 US cents, following falls in metals prices overnight.
Dollar falls as US dollar strengthens
THE Australian dollar is lower amid expectations that the US Federal Reserve will increase its interest rate sooner that most people are expecting.
Australian dollar bounces from 4.5 year lows
THE Australian dollar is higher, bouncing from the record lows it reached after the US Federal Reserve meeting.
Australian dollar weakens
THE Australian dollar is weaker as the worst Chinese industrial production reading in six months hits commodity prices.
Dollar weighed down by siege
THE Australian dollar has again threatened to fall below 82 US cents, under pressure from low oil prices and a siege in central Sydney.
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