Grim truth about Aussie rate cut
Mortgage holders need more than one rate cut to start feeling relief, with only about 53,000 Aussies likely to move away from “at risk” should the RBA cut rates in February.
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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.
ASX 200 trades flat as Wall Street falls
A smaller tech sector exposure and a strong performance from consumer discretionary stocks saw Australia finish marginally in the red, despite a sell off on Wall Street.
Rate cut in February hangs on this figure
Struggling borrowers could finally get a rate cut in February, with inflation tipped to fall faster than the Reserve Bank has been expecting.
Major retailers drive Aussie market surge
Major retailers were responsible for the Aussie sharemarket closing just shy of a record high – with the dollar also climbing to a new peak.
Aussie red meat booms to record high
Aussie farmers have plenty to celebrate this Australia Day, with fresh figures revealing a stunning boom in red meat exports.
ASX snaps three-day winning streak
The Aussie sharemarket has snapped a three-day winning streak as consumer-facing stocks and an “unloved” mining sector drag the index lower.
Mining state sinks into budget black hole
Millions of Aussies are confronting a stark budget black hole, with an economic update exposing a serious $217bn breakdown in one state’s finances.
Trump lifts ASX for third straight day
Australian sharemarket firmed on Wednesday, as Donald Trump helped the strong performance by Australia’s tech sector and uranium shares.
Faltering dollar ‘unlikely’ to sway RBA
Australia’s weak dollar could see inflation tick up slightly, but it is unlikely to move the RBA on its next rate cut decision, a leading economist says.
ASX jumps after volatile day of trading
The Aussie sharemarket closed up on a strong day of trading, as investors factor in the new US President and how his proposed tariffs will impact the market.
ASX falls despite commodity boost
The Australian sharemarket slipped on Friday, despite a positive boost for the country’s commodity sector on the back of results out of China.
ASX rises on falling US inflation
The Aussie sharemarket surged on Thursday, thanks to new data and led by the major banks and information technology stocks.
Mixed markets sees ASX close in red
The Aussie market closes down despite a positive start to trade across the board, as investors look ahead for jobs data and US inflation updates.
ASX jumps on US tariff hopes
Australia’s share market finished in the green on Tuesday, led by the major resources and property stocks, and a surprise report out of the US.
Why Aussie dollar fall could cost homeowners
The chances of an interest rate cut in early 2025 are falling faster than the Aussie dollar, with experts saying the drop in our currency could cause the Reserve Bank to baulk at a cut.
ASX slumps on US job figures
Banks, consumer discretionary and information technology stocks have slumped during a broad market sell-off on Monday.
ASX falls during Friday’s trading
A share sell-off in the banking and consumer staples sectors saw the Australian market trade heavily in the red on Friday.
ASX 200 snaps five day winning streak
The Australian sharemarket has dipped on Thursday, breaking a five day streak, despite favourable retail sales data.
ASX hits 4-week high on inflation surprise
Fresh inflation data has given the Australian share market a boost, with trading up on Wednesday.
ASX rises for fourth straight day
The Aussie market has risen for the fourth straight day and reached a three-week high despite falling commodity prices.
‘Darker purpose’: Big claim on $2.50 cash fee
An Australian bank has been slammed for “cash grabbing” after launching a controversial $2.50 fee for customers accessing their own money.
ASX trades flat on weakening iron ore outlook
ASX eked out tiny gains during Monday’s trading as rises in property trusts and information technology stocks beat falls in iron ore miners.
Why Australia invests in ramen, comic books
From ramen noodles to online gambling, Australia’s $225bn Future Fund has some pretty wild investments on its books. Here are our top 10 wildest bets.
ASX surges back to form in 2025
The ASX 200 had a strong opening trading day for 2025, led by growth in the energy, materials and property sectors.
Aussie dollar falls to Covid low
The Australian dollar has fallen to a near-five-year low that is the worst seen since Covid.
ASX tumbles on final trading day of 2024
The ASX 200 tumbled during Tuesday’s trading with A-REITs, consumer discretionary and financial stocks all down more than 1 per cent.
ASX’s shocker final day of trading
The Australian share market has endured a shocker final full day of trading for 2024 – with all but one sector closing the day lower.
ASX rises on post Christmas trading
Investors received a late Christmas present with the ASX 200 rising on the first trading session following the holiday break.
ASX snaps grim days-long losing streak
The ASX has surged back and broken a days-long losing streak – after better than expected inflationary data out of the US sent markets higher around the world.
Urgent warning for thousands of Aussies
Aussies are being warned to check their mobile and wearable payment devices or risk being unable to purchase items this New Year’s Eve.
Grim update as ASX sell-off continues
The ASX has tumbled to a new low after markets continued to sell off, with investors factoring in a less-than-favourable decision in the US.
Australia hit by $50b bomb in global panic
The global economy has been hit hard by a huge call in the US and Australia has been firmly in the firing line.
ASX plummets after US reserve’s pivot
The ASX cratered after a major decision on a US rate cut, with all 11 sectors trading in the red.
One thing making Aussies $1.5 trillion richer
Australia’s collective household wealth has soared over the last 12 months driven by one key thing.
Aussie dollar slumps to 24-month low
The Aussie dollar has collapsed during this morning’s trading as the US Federal Reserve says the rate cutting cycle will slow down.
ASX trades flat ahead of US rate cut
The ASX 200 traded slightly down ahead of a major decision by the US Federal Reserve, just after the market hit a four-day high.
ASX falls to fresh four-week low
The ASX 200 has continued to suffer major headaches amid falling iron ore prices – with the market falling to a fresh four-week low.
Why RBA is being blamed for inflation
The RBA’s slow response to the post-Covid economic boom is to blame for Australians paying more on their mortgage today, a consulting firm has found.
ASX slumps to worst week in four months
A sharp sell-off in materials and utilities dragged the Aussie sharemarket into the red – marking its worst week in four months.
ASX falls on surprising jobs figures
The ASX has fallen to a three-week low on Thursday as markets digested better than expected unemployment figures.
Surprising Aussie fashion trend revealed
Buy-now pay-later giant Afterpay has revealed some surprising Aussie fashion trends in its latest Afterpaid report, with one colour dominating 2024.
ASX falls to three week low
A sharp sell-off in information technology and energy stocks dragged the Australian markets down during Wednesday’s trading.
Aussie shares slump on bank, tech rout
A sharp sell-off in banking and tech stocks pushed the Australian sharemarket into the red on Tuesday, even as the heavyweight mining sector soared.
Chart reveals why Australia is screwed
Australians are getting poorer and a leading economist has produced a simple chart that shows why.
ASX finishes week in the red
The ASX 200 has traded down following weak investor sentiment and a key piece of US data coming out overnight.
Mixed day for Aussie sharemarket
The local market traded higher on Thursday but was unable to close above 8500 points due to a pullback in the afternoon’s trading.
Surprise reason for Aussie spending jump
A surprise jump in spending in major two areas has given early indications Aussies are starting to spend again, in spite of a high cost of living.
Big miner issues blunt warning to Aussies
A leading mining figure has delivered a dark speech warning that Australians will need to “do more, move faster and work harder” to maintain prosperity.
‘Gloomy’: Aussie dollar will crash to 50 cents
Australian economic prospects have rarely been more bleak – and fears are growing that the dollar is headed for an almighty fall.
ASX snaps three day winning streak
The Australian sharemarket has fallen just days after cracking a record high 8500 points in a broad market sell-off on Wednesday.
ASX continues record high run
Australia’s sharemarket cracked a fresh record high on Tuesday, on the back of renewed economic confidence.
Surprising state tops list for business
Australia’s leading business body has just ranked the best and worst states and territories for commerce and a surprising state has come out on top.
ASX sets new record high
Australia’s sharemarket has started the last month of the year with a strong day of trading, as new retail data was surprisingly good.
ASX retreats from record high
The Australian sharemarket trimmed during Friday’s trading as investors took stock of later than anticipated rate cuts.
Aussie shares hit fresh record high
The Australian sharemarket cracked a fresh record high on Thursday on the back of a surge in the big banks and healthcare stocks.
ASX rallies on rate cut predictions
The Australian market rallied during early trading as markets factor in further rate cuts in the US.
Trump tariffs snap ASX three day winning streak
The ASX200’s three day winning streak came to an end on Tuesday, as markets digested President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement on US tariffs.
ASX closes at record high
The Australian market rallied during early trading as markets digest the latest appointment from President Elect Donald Trump.
ASX trades flat on Thursday
On a choppy day for the market, the ASX 200 traded relatively flat, thanks to a late market surge.
Huge cash boost for millions of Aussies
Millions of Aussies are likely thousands of dollars better off in 2024 – and they might not even know it, due to the surprising performance of a common asset.
ASX closes down after record day
The ASX closed down on Wednesday as investors took advantage to take a profit following a record day of trading on Tuesday.
ASX 200 closes in on record high
The ASX 200 is trading up 2.6 per cent for November during the traditionally strong trading period leading into the ‘Santa Claus’ rally in December.
ASX 200 rises to four week high
The ASX 200 rose slightly during Monday’s trading, pushed higher largely by Australia’s resource companies.
ASX bounces during Friday’s trading
The ASX 200 rose slightly during Friday’s trading, as the market had a benign broad based rally as Donald Trump announced more key appointments.
ASX falls for third straight day
The ASX 200 fell by 0.8 per cent during Wednesday’s trading, as investors think through the implications of the second Trump presidency on Australia.
ASX closes in on record high
The Australian sharemarket traded strongly on Friday off the back of further rate cuts from the US central bank.
Major Aussie bank posts mammoth profit
One of Australia’s Big 4 banks has posted a mammoth statutory profit for the first financial year quarter, asserting the economy is “fundamentally sound” despite cost of living pressures.
ASX slides on China update
The ASX has dipped for the second consecutive day, giving back part of last-week’s post gains following the US presidential election.
How Aussies can dodge Trump’s tariff threat
An expert in international relations has offered some blunt advice to Australian policymakers on how to avoid potentially damaging Trump tariffs.
’Nowhere else’: Grim reality for Aussie farmers
Aussie farmers are up in arms about supermarket behemoths Coles and Woolies, but an ACCC hearing has heard they have nowhere else to go.
ASX reacts to the Trump Trade
Aussie shares traded slightly higher on Thursday, despite a strong rally out of Wall Street on a “red wave” sweeping through the US political system.
Go ahead for $8.8bn Chemist Warehouse deal
Australia’s competition watchdog has made a huge decision on a proposed change to Chemist Warehouse that will affect millions of Aussie pharmacy customers.
‘Challenging’: Big bank’s warning to Aussies
One of Australia’s biggest banks has warned of a “challenging” time for customers as it releases its full-year results.
Aussie shares surge on looming Trump shock
Aussie shares rallied on Wednesday as the US vote count rolled in showing former President Donald Trump on a clear pathway to victory.
ASX falls as US election nerves take over
The Australian sharemarket slipped on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s seismic US Presidential election.
ASX rallies on shock US poll
The Aussie share market rallied strongly off the back of an unexpected polling result out of the US.
ASX falls after horrid day on Wall Street
The ASX closed down 0.50 per cent on the final trading down of the week, following a horrid day on Wall Street with big tech earnings falling sharply.
ASX falls 1.3 per cent in October
The ASX closed down 0.25 per cent as supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths announced weaker than expected sales.
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