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ASX edges higher amid growing Middle East conflicts
The Australian sharemarket closed slightly higher as US stocks drifted overnight, and Treasury yields rose following an encouraging update on the job market’s strength.
- by Kayla Olaya
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Oil
Up or down?: The mystery over the oil market
The oil world has had a surprisingly calm reaction to the Middle East conflict this week. That could change quickly.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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World markets
Tech, consumer stocks drag ASX lower amid Middle East tensions
The Australian sharemarket closed the day lower, with energy stocks – boosted by a jump in oil prices overnight – unable to keep it in the green.
- by Jessica Yun
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World markets
ASX retreats, Wall Street rebounds after Powell speech
The Australian sharemarket closed lower on Tuesday, weighed by the miners, despite Wall Street closing hitting record highs on Monday.
- by Jessica Yun
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World markets
Iron ore miners lift sharemarket to record high
Miners pushed the Australian sharemarket to a record high after China announced a slew of stimulus measures last week.
- by Brittany Busch
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World markets
The cheating game inside the world’s oil cartel
The OPEC+ group likes to blame everyone else for its problems. It needs to look in the mirror.
- by Javier Blas
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Sharemarket
ASX’s miners bounce back with best week since 2015; Star plunges 44%
With a boost from the mining sector, the Australian sharemarket has finished slightly up to close at a fresh all-time high.
- by Staff reporter
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World markets
Miners and consumer stocks drive gains on ASX amid China hopes
The Australian sharemarket posted strong gains on Thursday, boosted by cyclical stocks such as retailers and tech companies, while miners powered ahead for a third day.
- by Staff reporter
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Hey, big spenders: The most profligate election campaign in US history
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are announcing new big-ticket election promises almost daily. Harris’ agenda appears less unaffordable than Trump’s.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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World markets
Miners’ rally not enough to offset falling banks on ASX; Premier slumps
The Australian sharemarket has dipped on Wednesday, but the big miners have had another day of strong gains following a slew of stimulus measures by China’s central bank.
- by Staff reporter
Opinion
Inside China
China’s government is MIA as central bank tries to save its economy
The People’s Bank of China has unleashed a blitz of measures to try to prop up a faltering economy and sinking sharemarket. But those alone won’t be enough.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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