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The Australian sharemarket notched a fresh record high on Monday on the back of a mammoth rally in iron ore prices.
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The OECD says the world economy is “turning a corner” on inflation and offers a bullish read on Australia’s outlook for 2025.
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ASX edges higher as miners rally
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ASX books three-day winning streak
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ASX snaps five-day losing streak
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ASX slips for fifth straight session
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