ASX just 50 points off all-time high
Mining and energy companies helped the Australian sharemarket continue its march towards record highs on the other side of the Easter break.
Mining and energy companies helped the Australian sharemarket continue its march towards record highs on the other side of the Easter break.
The nation’s central bank left some economists scratching their heads on Tuesday after dropping another clue on the timing of interest rate hikes.
ASX travel names surged into the Easter break following a pleasing set of financial results for a US contemporary.
Energy and material stocks were strong on Wednesday as ASX investors were encouraged by higher commodity prices and “peak inflation” sentiment in the US.
THE Australian dollar rose above 94 US cents after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand increased its cash rate.
THE Australian dollar hit a four-week high against the US dollar, helped by positive business confidence data and a recent run of good Chinese economic figures.
THE Australian dollar is higher, helped by encouraging signs for the Chinese economy.
THE Australian dollar has jumped after the European Central Bank lowered one of its key interest rates into negative territory for the first time.
THE Australian dollar has continued to rise on surprisingly strong economic growth figures.
THE Australian dollar has drifted lower after getting a boost on Tuesday from the Reserve Bank’s monthly statement.
THE Australian dollar is weaker following disappointing building approvals figures.
THE Australian dollar remains above 93 US cents, boosted by better than expected Chinese manufacturing figures.
THE Australian dollar hit an almost two week high after official data showed business investment intentions for the coming financial year are getting stronger.
THE Australian dollar is a touch higher in quiet trade after European markets made solid gains overnight.
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