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Shares edge higher ahead of RBA interest rate decision

Shares edge higher ahead of RBA interest rate decision

Markets seem to be running in circles, as resurgent oil prices again threaten a recent rally in equities as hopes for a deal to open the Hormuz Strait fade.

Australian shares fall as Westpac leads banks into red

Australian shares fall as Westpac leads banks into red

Australian shares fall as Westpac leads banks into red

Australian shares fall as Westpac leads banks into red

Heavy banks and a resurgent oil price have put the ASX on the back foot as investors weigh broad uncertainty and reporting season picks up pace.

Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

The ASX has snapped a five-day rally but remains near record highs as investors mull Middle East uncertainty against a decent start to local earnings season.

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All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record

All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record

Mining stocks have driven the local exchange into new territory for a second session as Middle East peace hopes buoy investor confidence.

Shares soar to record highs as oil dives on peace hopes

Shares soar to record highs as oil dives on peace hopes

Local shares have rallied on reports the US and Iran are nearing a new peace deal, boosting confidence as investors bet on a brighter outlook for global growth.

Australian shares surge as banks, miners charge higher

Australian shares surge as banks, miners charge higher

Investors are betting on a strong earnings season ahead for banks and miners, pushing the S&P/ASX200 to within striking distance of a record high.

Aussie shares edge higher as iron ore tumbles

Aussie shares edge higher as iron ore tumbles

The ASX has started the week on a positive footing after hopes of US-Iran peace talks lifted risk sentiment, while iron ore prices fell to 13-month lows.

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Are the stars aligning? High hopes for profit season

Are the stars aligning? High hopes for profit season

Are the stars aligning? High hopes for profit season

Are the stars aligning? High hopes for profit season

Australia's biggest companies are poised to snap a three-year run of lacklustre profits, but there are concerns about the banking sector this earnings season.

Shares scupper early lead but book four months of gains

Shares scupper early lead but book four months of gains

Shares scupper early lead but book four months of gains

Shares scupper early lead but book four months of gains

Mining stocks have helped support the Australian stock market in a disappointing end to the week, after a tech-focused charge left the local exchange wanting.

Shares fall from multi-month high as confidence wanes

Shares fall from multi-month high as confidence wanes

Shares fall from multi-month high as confidence wanes

Shares fall from multi-month high as confidence wanes

The ASX has handed back most of Wednesday's gains, as fresh strikes between the US and Iran stoked fears about global inflation and growth.

Shares bounce as RBA speech sparks rate outlook reprice

Shares bounce as RBA speech sparks rate outlook reprice

Shares bounce as RBA speech sparks rate outlook reprice

Shares bounce as RBA speech sparks rate outlook reprice

The ASX has clutched victory from the hands of defeat, as markets softened their interest rate outlook after a speech from Australia's top central banker.

Oil slips, shares surge as Persian Gulf conflict pauses

Oil slips, shares surge as Persian Gulf conflict pauses

Oil slips, shares surge as Persian Gulf conflict pauses

Oil slips, shares surge as Persian Gulf conflict pauses

Oil prices have started the week sharply lower, boosting local equities as investors lean into signs the US and Iran could be seeking a diplomatic solution.

Aussie shares post worst day in a month as oil soars

Aussie shares post worst day in a month as oil soars

Aussie shares post worst day in a month as oil soars

Aussie shares post worst day in a month as oil soars

Mining stocks have dragged on the local stock exchange as geopolitical conflicts continue to drive energy prices higher, darkening the global growth outlook.

Shares trim gains as bets narrow on interest rate hike

Shares trim gains as bets narrow on interest rate hike

Shares trim gains as bets narrow on interest rate hike

Shares trim gains as bets narrow on interest rate hike

A sustained bounce in miners has pushed the ASX to a third session of gains but tightness in the labour market is putting pressure on the Reserve Bank.

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Miners and energy lift stocks but Iran risks remain

Gold, copper and oil prices have handed the local stock exchange a boost, but with nine sectors in the red it's clear that risk sentiment remains fragile.

Aussie shares trim losses, gold bounces on truce hopes

Rising gold prices have helped support the Australian stock exchange following reports US and Iranian mediators are in talks to secure a new ceasefire.

Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

A rally in energy stocks has helped counter a weak day for Australia's stock exchange, as conflict in the Persian Gulf weighs on investor confidence.

Aussie shares end week lower as mining rout continues

Mining stocks have continued to come under selling pressure, leaving the Australian share market down for a second week.

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Australian shares flat after another 'dull' session

Energy stocks and miners have dragged on the ASX200 for another session in an otherwise unremarkable day for Australian shares.

BHP leads Australian shares higher as retail sells off

A rally for Australia's largest company has helped soften a poor day for local shares, as the Persian Gulf conflict keeps upward pressure on oil prices.

Aussie shares recover losses but Hormuz risk remains

A rebound in mining stocks has helped the ASX200 narrow some morning losses, but renewed conflict in the Middle East has shaken investor confidence.

Australian shares tread water as traders weigh conflict

Australia's mining sector has resumed its decline after the US-Iran conflict sent crude prices higher, but local banks continue to recover from a recent slump.

Australian shares snap losing streak but end week lower

Mining stocks have rebounded from 13-week lows, but a grim retail outlook and a lack of advanced technology names have many investors looking elsewhere.

Aussie shares fall for fourth day as miners take hit

Mining stocks have fallen to their lowest levels in three months, but strength in other sectors has helped limit broader market losses.

Aussie shares pare losses as US, Iran trade air strikes

The ASX200 recovered from its heavy morning losses to finish the day down just 0.2 per cent despite Iran launching attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.

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