Sign business spirits have lifted
One of Australia’s biggest banks has issued a warning about business confidence after the latest figures were revealed.
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Aussie shares fall on mining, Wall St wobble
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Aussie shares flat with all eyes on Israel
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Rate hike ‘warranted’ in inflation fight
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Aussie shares hit record high on Fed fever
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