Australian bonds stronger after US bonds recovery
The Australian bonds opened stronger after overnight rebound of the US Treasury market.
Australian Stock Market Report - Midday
Local stocks are trading flat at lunchtime in the East, following six days of gains.
HDF divests South East Water
Hastings Funds Management Ltd, as responsible entity for the managed investment schemes comprising the Hastings Diversified Utilities Fund (HDF), today announced the execution of a binding agreement to sell its interests in South East Water (SEW) to global asset manager CDPQ.
Australian Dollar Outlook 17/12/2010
The Australian dollar has opened slightly higher this morning, regaining ground lost late in the offshore session.
More news
Australian Stock Market Report - Closing
Local stocks managed to make it six wins in a row today, as investors shrugged off a weak offshore lead and focused on positive economic data.
Funds-of-hedge funds assets rise to $920 billion in Q3
HedgeFund.Net study shows that the funds-of-hedge funds estimated total assets of $920 billion on the third quarter represents 4 per cent increase during the year.
Q3 sees rise in hedge funds launches: HFR
Fueled by the inflow of capital from investors who now appear to have more appetite for riskier assets, Hedge Fund Research, Inc. (HFR) Wednesday reported an increase in the number of hedge fund launches for the third quarter.
Australian Stock Market Report - Midday
Local stocks are attempting to make it six wins in a row, despite a weak lead from offshore markets.
Australian dollar outlook 16/12/2010
The Australian dollar fell back through USD0.9900 overnight on renewed concern over European sovereign debt.
Daily forex forecast - 16/12/2010
Australian consumer are more upbeat leading into the holiday season with consumer confidence improving for December growing 0.2% from -5.3% last month.
World Market Overview
U.S. stocks fell slightly Wednesday, despite improving U.S. economic data, as investors continued to worry about euro-zone finances.
Australian Stock Market Report - Morning
US industrial output rose 0.4pct in November - marking its biggest gain since July and ahead of expectations.
Australian stocks flat at closing
The Australian stock market closed flat late trade.
Aussie bond abated after US central bank statement
The Australian bond weakened after US central bank declared that the ongoing economic recovery is not sufficient to hamper increase in unemployment.
Australian Stock Market Report - Closing
Local stocks tracked sideways today, however the marginal gain was enough to make it five wins in a row for the local share market.
Australian Stock Market Report - Midday
Local stocks are posting modest gains in early trade, following a strong offshore rally.
World Market Overview
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to its highest intraday level in more than two years Tuesday as Federal Reserve officials stuck to their easy money policy while data showed rising sales in the retail and business arenas.
Daily forex forecast - 15/12/2010
Reports from Australia revealed business confidence had declined from the previous month while the number of new homes for the 3rd quarter contracted by -13.2%.
Australian dollar outlook 15/12/2010
The Australian Dollar has opened firmer this morning after trading to a high of USD1.0025 in the offshore session.
Australian Stock Market Report - Morning
US retail sales rose by 0.8pct in November - marking the fifth straight month of gains and ahead of expectations.
Australian market shares lifted by energy and resource sectors
The Australian share market closed slightly firmer, buoyed by resources and energy stocks.
Australian Stock Market Report - Closing
Local stocks recorded another modest gain today, with mining stocks managing to outweigh falls from the banks.
APRA to back introduction of Australia covered bonds
APRA Chairman John Laker ensures covered bonds do not jeopardize depositors' interest
Australian Stock Market Report - Midday
Local stocks are trading flat at lunchtime in the East, with losses from the banks offsetting gains from mining stocks.
Australian dollar outlook 14/12/2010
The AUD has risen over a cent during the offshore session, currently trading around USD0.9950, with a combination of factors affecting its leap back towards parity.
Daily forex forecast - 14/12/2010
The Australian Dollar rallied offshore to a monthly high as global equities and commodities soared after China refrained from raising interest rates.
World Market Overview
U.S. stocks rose Monday after China elected not to raise interest rates and as Democrats anticipated the tax agreement would pass in the Senate.
Australian Stock Market Report - Morning
The OECD leading indicator for 29 countries lifted from 102.5 to 102.6 in October with activity accelerating in the US, China and France but easing slightly in Germany and Japan.
Banks and miners give share market minor lift
The Australian share market was driven marginally higher by the big four banks and miners.
RBA raises concern on proposed banking system reforms
A day after the government announced its proposed reforms to the financial system, Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens warned that the government should be careful in its attempts to promote competition in the banking sector.
Australian Stock Market Report - Closing
Local stocks eked out a small gain today, but came off earlier highs due to falls from regional lenders and a flat finish from index leader BHP Billiton (BHP).
Australian Stock Market Report - Midday
Local stocks have kick started the trading week on a strong note, thanks to a positive offshore lead.
Fortescue raises US$1.5 billion notes
Australian iron ore producer Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) today priced its previously announced offering of senior unsecured notes.
Australian dollar outlook 13/12/2010
The Australian Dollar has opened today where it closed on Friday evening in the mid .9800’s as the fears that China would raise interest rates to cool down their fast expanding economy did not eventuate.
Pages
- Prev
- 180
- 181
- 182
- 183
- 184
- 185
- 186
- 187
- 188
- Next
- Promoted in Markets
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
