Markets tumble as Trump throws trade talks into chaos
Global markets tumbled on Monday after China appeared poised to walk away from trade talks with the US following President Trump's tariff threats.
- by William McInnes and Vesna Poljak
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ASX tumbles for a fourth day as Sigma nosedives
Sigma walking away from API's takeover deal caused the biggest upset on the bourse on Wednesday, while Appen shares recovered.
- by Vesna Poljak
Financials fall in major day for results after Bendigo and Adelaide disappoints
Financial stocks dragged the sharemarket down, as Bendigo Bank's weaker-than-anticipated results took the wind out of the high-flying banking sector.
- by Vesna Poljak
ASX heads into reporting season on a subdued note
Australian shares began the month with a small loss, concluding a negative confession season ahead of first-half company results due next week.
- by Vesna Poljak
ASX in late retreat as banks slide
Australian shares ended a mostly positive session in the red, as losses for the banks overwhelmed strength in the mining and energy sectors.
- by Sarah Turner & Vesna Poljak
Retail boost gives final push to positive week on ASX
Investors were relieved that international volatility took a back seat.
- by Sarah Turner & Vesna Poljak
Australian dollar knocked lower on weak terms of trade
The Australian dollar is back at June levels after the terms of trade data disappointed on Thursday, showing the surplus shrunk to just $105 million.
- by Vesna Poljak and Sarah Turner
$A bulls review their hand at US80¢ after winning trade
The $A appears overvalued, strategists say, and its break above US80¢ puts the RBA's inflation target more out of reach, sapping enthusiasm for rate hikes.
- by Vesna Poljak
Australian dollar 'could go as high as US85¢'
The mood is becoming more upbeat, just as financial markets are losing faith in the prospects for more US interest rate rises.
- by Vesna Poljak
Hand of APRA behind bank stocks after tightening lending standards
The trade-off of tougher lending standards is greater financial stability in Australia, which bank investors welcome.
- by Vesna Poljak
Markets Live: Shares set to fall 19 points on fresh Brexit jitters
Futures indicate the S&P/ASX 200 Index will fall 19 points at the open on Wednesday.
- by Vesna Poljak
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