Bonds
Opinion
Interest rates
Donald Trump is driving interest rates up around the globe
Fears that the president-elect’s “America First” agenda will rekindle inflation and unleash economic damage have rattled bond markets and driven the US dollar sharply higher.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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ASX slumps as traders await US jobs data; $A hits two-year low
The sharemarket fell on Friday, as global investors watch for US jobs data that could influence the outlook for interest rates.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo
Wall Street sees more gains ahead after another bumper year for stocks
Investors are heading into 2025 in an optimistic mood, believing that with the economy on a firm footing and the White House in their corner, the stock market will continue to climb.
- by Joe Rennison
Wall Street skids at end of best S&P 500 run since 1990s
A string of volatile sessions for US stocks extended into the last day of 2024, marking an ominous close to an otherwise stellar year for investors.
- by Rheaa Rao
ASX finishes 2024’s last session in the red; Mining, real estate stocks slide
The Australian sharemarket has fallen on the last trading day of the year after a disappointing day on Wall Street, trimming its gains for the year to 7.5 per cent, short of last year’s.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo
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ASX dips in a quiet session after tech wobbles on Wall Street
A sell-off in the world’s largest technology companies has taken the shine off the Australian sharemarket keen to close out a stellar year.
- by Hannah Kennelly
ASX tumbles again, scotching hopes of Santa rally
The Australian sharemarket had another poor day on Friday, and the bourse has declined 2.8 per cent over the week.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo
Opinion
Interest rates
The Trump shadow hanging over Wall Street’s meltdown
A big change in the Federal Reserve’s thinking triggered a bloodbath on Wall Street that has spread around the world.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Trump's White House
The billionaire Wall Street is trusting to keep Trump on a tight leash
Wall Street has cheered the appointment of Scott Bessent, backing him to rein in Trump’s craziest ideas. That’s a big ask.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Ask an expert
Should I ditch my low earning, but ‘safe’ investments?
Sharemarkets are booming now, but historically markets have fallen about one in every four years, so be careful before jettisoning safer assets.
- by Paul Benson
ASX breaks three-day losing streak with miners the only weak spot
The Australian sharemarket has made the most of a bright start to close in the green, with banks and IT stocks setting the pace.
- by Rita Nazareth and Kayla Olaya
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