ASX tumbles on big bank, Woodside woes
A slump in the big banks and energy stocks pushed the Aussie market into the red on Tuesday, as the RBA struck a note of caution following its long-awaited rate cut.
A slump in the big banks and energy stocks pushed the Aussie market into the red on Tuesday, as the RBA struck a note of caution following its long-awaited rate cut.
Unions and interest groups ratcheted up the pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of its decision to cut interest rates.
Banks weighed on the ASX on Monday with disappointing earnings updates from Westpac and Bendigo Bank pushing the index to the red.
Competition among mortgage providers has spurred a big four bank to cut its variable interest rates ahead of tomorrow’s RBA decision on the cash rate.
The Aussie sharemarket has closed on a 100 day high, led by consumer discretionary stocks as investors factor in rate cuts.
In welcome news for mortgage holders, a third major bank is now expecting a rate cut in February following lower-than-expected inflation data.
In welcome news for mortgage holders, a third major bank is now expecting a rate cut in February following lower-than-expected inflation data.
A smaller tech sector exposure and a strong performance from consumer discretionary stocks saw Australia finish marginally in the red, despite a sell off on Wall Street.
Struggling borrowers could finally get a rate cut in February, with inflation tipped to fall faster than the Reserve Bank has been expecting.
Major retailers were responsible for the Aussie sharemarket closing just shy of a record high – with the dollar also climbing to a new peak.
Aussie farmers have plenty to celebrate this Australia Day, with fresh figures revealing a stunning boom in red meat exports.
The Aussie sharemarket has snapped a three-day winning streak as consumer-facing stocks and an “unloved” mining sector drag the index lower.
Millions of Aussies are confronting a stark budget black hole, with an economic update exposing a serious $217bn breakdown in one state’s finances.
Australian sharemarket firmed on Wednesday, as Donald Trump helped the strong performance by Australia’s tech sector and uranium shares.
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