ASX rebounds as Middle East tensions fade
Markets regained their composure on Monday after an apparent easing in hostilities between Iran and Israel.
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ASX snaps five-day losing streak
Firmer than expected unemployment data failed to ease concerns that the RBA will hold interest rates steady through to 2025.
ASX flat on new inflation narrative
The Australian sharemarket edged down slightly on Wednesday, as investors settled into a new narrative on inflation.
ASX tumbles as stocks follow Wall St
Shares took their cue from the US stock market, with the local benchmark finishing in the red for the fourth consecutive session.
Bunnings denies ‘slave’ allegations
Australia’s largest hardware chain has come under fierce scrutiny over allegations it has used its market power to mistreat plant suppliers.
ASX slips on Iran missiles, inflation worries
Australian shares slipped on Monday trading as investors price in rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.
ASX slips despite Wall Street recovery
Softer-than-expected producer price data failed to ease the concerns of inflation-worried investors.
400 workers strike at ‘pig-headed’ giant
Hundreds of workers will strike for 24 hours in a long-running pay dispute with an electricity giant after the company allegedly rejected a new offer from the union.
Hot US inflation print rattles ASX
With US inflation proving more stubborn than expected, traders are increasingly concerned rate cuts will be delayed.
Iron ore optimism extends ASX rally
A rally in material stocks helped push the benchmark into the green, as investors awaited fresh inflation data due Wednesday evening.
Surprising group buying up homes
Aussies are battling explosive house price growth with a smart new trick that means they can buy a property without moving out into the boondocks.
Historic gold mint releases new coins
Australia’s largest precious metals mint will celebrate 125 years in operation with the release of five special coins, including a gold coin with a mintage of just 500.
Supermarket giant backs new $190m fund
Australia’s largest retailer is going direct to the world’s top start-up companies to keep Aussie supermarkets at the forefront of emerging tech.
ASX ekes out gains despite energy dip
While the benchmark edged only slightly higher, key members on the share market swung wildly in trading on Monday.
Stocks drop as rate cut jitters return
With the benchmark finishing in the red for three of the past four sessions, the sharemarket dipped 1.6 per cent this week.
ASX hit by faltering US rate cut hopes
Taking its lead from Wall Street, the local benchmark slipped as rate cut expectations continued to unwind.
ASX edges lower after reaching record
After resetting its intraday record, the benchmark edged lower as traders grew skittish.
ASX slips ahead of inflation print
Ahead of key inflation data at home and abroad, Australia’s share market slipped on Tuesday as investors took profits.
Surge in real estate pushes ASX higher
Ten of 11 sectors on the ASX ended the day in the green, with rate-sensitive real estate stocks and positive sentiment around Chinese growth propelling the uplift.
ASX rallies on US interest rate outlook
The ASX booked a ‘relief rally’ on Thursday on the back of a US Federal Reserve meeting that maintained its outlook for three rate cuts in 2024.
ASX dips before blockbuster US meeting
The Australian sharemarket has edged lower after a day of choppy trading as cautious investors await the all-important US Federal Reserve meeting.
ASX up as miners surge higher
Australia’s surging mining giants pushed the ASX higher on the day the Reserve Bank left the cash rate unchanged.
ASX edges higher ahead of RBA rates call
Ahead of the Reserve Bank’s second meeting for the year, the share market edged higher on Monday even as property stocks lost ground.
ASX dips on Wall St fall, iron ore slump
Aussie equities fell on Friday, as iron ore dragged and investors grappled with hotter-than-expected US inflation data.
ASX slips on banking sell-off
Snapping a two-day winning streak, Australian shares sank on Thursday.
Ex-Qantas exec new CEO of retail giant
A leading Australian retailer has announced its newest chief executive on the same day it revealed half-year profits of more than $50m.
ASX rallies despite firmer US inflation
Local shares rose on Wednesday, led by retail and bank stocks, after a positive lead from Wall Street.
ASX treads water ahead of US rate cut clues
The Australian market was quiet as investors waited for key US inflation data, which will provide fresh insight on where the Fed Reserve moves on rates.
ASX surges to reset record as banks rally
Buoyed by the financials sectors, the Australian sharemarket raced ahead to close out the week at an all-time high.
ASX resets record close thanks to banks
Buoyed by a bumper session for Australia’s largest retail bank, the benchmark set a record close on Thursday.
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