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.
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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.
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.
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.
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