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Trump tumble sends Australian shares to seven-month low

Trump tumble sends Australian shares to seven-month low

Global growth fears and trade war uncertainty continue to drive markets lower, with the local bourse losing a tenth of its value in less than four weeks.

Aussie market claws back ground after Wall St plunge

Aussie market claws back ground after Wall St plunge

Aussie market claws back ground after Wall St plunge

Aussie market claws back ground after Wall St plunge

The Australian share market has resumed its downward trend, after dropping sharply in early trading and recovering a little in the wake of a US market sell-off.

Australian shares edge higher as steel tariffs loom

Australian shares edge higher as steel tariffs loom

Australian shares edge higher as steel tariffs loom

Australian shares edge higher as steel tariffs loom

Australian shares have gained ground as a new trading week begins but it could be a bumpy time ahead with ongoing uncertainty over US tariffs and global growth.

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Australian shares plummet to six-month low

Australian shares plummet to six-month low

The Australian share market has fallen to its lowest level since towards the end of 2024 as uncertainty over global trade sends investors ducking for cover.

ASX plumbs new low for the year in third straight fall

ASX plumbs new low for the year in third straight fall

Australian shares have continued their downward trajectory as US protectionism escalates global tensions and drives market uncertainty.

Australian shares slide again as trade war ramps up

Australian shares slide again as trade war ramps up

A trade war between the US and its three biggest trading partners is set to expand, sending jitters through markets as impacts and tit-for-tat paybacks unfold.

Shares slip as US tariffs take hold, trade war looms

Shares slip as US tariffs take hold, trade war looms

The Australian share market has closed lower as US tariffs on its biggest trading partners and plans to cut military aid to Ukraine generate uncertainty.

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Rebound in Australian shares after February pullback

Rebound in Australian shares after February pullback

Rebound in Australian shares after February pullback

Rebound in Australian shares after February pullback

The local share market has closed higher, starting a fresh month on a positive note after a red February wiped most of January's gains.

Miners have 'hands tied' as earnings set to plunge

Miners have 'hands tied' as earnings set to plunge

Miners have 'hands tied' as earnings set to plunge

Miners have 'hands tied' as earnings set to plunge

Mining companies are set to see their earnings plummet as commodity prices fall, resulting in lower tax receipts and bigger government debt.

China stimulus a 'very good development for Australia'

China stimulus a 'very good development for Australia'

China stimulus a 'very good development for Australia'

China stimulus a 'very good development for Australia'

After iron ore prices plunged by more than a third since the start of the year, Chinese stimulus measures spell good news for the Australian budget.

Australian Bitcoin buffs say 'bull run' just beginning

Australian Bitcoin buffs say 'bull run' just beginning

Australian Bitcoin buffs say 'bull run' just beginning

Australian Bitcoin buffs say 'bull run' just beginning

Australian cryptocurrency enthusiasts are confident "it's a brand new world" after Bitcoin hit the highest price in its 15-year history.

Russian strikes on Ukraine drive up global grain prices

Russian strikes on Ukraine drive up global grain prices

Russian strikes on Ukraine drive up global grain prices

Russian strikes on Ukraine drive up global grain prices

Russian drone attacks have destroyed buildings in the port of Izmail and halted ships as they prepared to arrive there to load with Ukrainian grain.

Dairy farmers happy to milk profits but hurdles remain

Dairy farmers happy to milk profits but hurdles remain

Dairy farmers happy to milk profits but hurdles remain

Dairy farmers happy to milk profits but hurdles remain

High farmgate prices are driving positivity in the dairy industry but not all farmers share the optimism.

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