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Aussie shares on track for fourth straight losing week

Aussie shares on track for fourth straight losing week

The ASX's benchmark index has fallen to a three-month low amid rising oil prices, higher bond yields, and the likelihood of a domestic interest rate hike.

Mining sector keeps local shares from sinking into red

Mining sector keeps local shares from sinking into red

Mining sector keeps local shares from sinking into red

Mining sector keeps local shares from sinking into red

Goldminers and the iron ore giants have performed well, offsetting losses from the ASX's big banks and insurance companies.

Aussie shares creep higher as tech stocks rally

Aussie shares creep higher as tech stocks rally

Aussie shares creep higher as tech stocks rally

Aussie shares creep higher as tech stocks rally

The Australian share market has managed some marginal gains but investors remain cautious in the face of market risks.

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Shares waver as interest rate fears loom over markets

Shares waver as interest rate fears loom over markets

Upswings in financials and energy stocks have helped offset a mostly weak session for local stocks, as market headwinds continue to pummel investor confidence.

Aussie shares limp across the line to end volatile week

Aussie shares limp across the line to end volatile week

The ASX has fallen for five of the past six weeks, as local economic concerns combine with a barrage of global geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges.

Aussie shares lift as Fed rate call calms bond market

Aussie shares lift as Fed rate call calms bond market

An uplift in financial stocks have helped the ASX claw back some of its recent losses, as easing oil prices and a calming bond market boosted risk sentiment.

Shares hit 11-week low in 'horrendous' day for markets

Shares hit 11-week low in 'horrendous' day for markets

Banks, miners and energy stocks have dragged the ASX lower, as AI uncertainty, the Iran war and dogged inflation provide a perfect storm of market headwinds.

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Aussie shares tread water as world woes dampen outlook

Aussie shares tread water as world woes dampen outlook

Aussie shares tread water as world woes dampen outlook

Aussie shares tread water as world woes dampen outlook

Surging oil prices, inflation and interest rate worries continue to dim the global economic outlook and limit earnings potential.

Shares post worst week in six months as risks converge

Shares post worst week in six months as risks converge

Shares post worst week in six months as risks converge

Shares post worst week in six months as risks converge

Miners and real estate stocks have weighed heavily on the ASX as the exchange comes up against a perfect storm of market headwinds.

Aussie shares pare losses but fall for third session

Aussie shares pare losses but fall for third session

Aussie shares pare losses but fall for third session

Aussie shares pare losses but fall for third session

Oil prices and inflation concerns are looming large over the ASX as expectations of a Reserve Bank interest rate hike continue to rise.

Aussie shares wobble, oil price keeps traders on edge

Aussie shares wobble, oil price keeps traders on edge

Aussie shares wobble, oil price keeps traders on edge

Aussie shares wobble, oil price keeps traders on edge

Geopolitical risks and a soft local economic outlook continue to weigh heavily on investor sentiment, particularly on banks and retail stocks.

Aussie shares tumble to six-week lows as concerns grow

Aussie shares tumble to six-week lows as concerns grow

Aussie shares tumble to six-week lows as concerns grow

Aussie shares tumble to six-week lows as concerns grow

Australia's financials sector has wiped more than four days of gains in a single session, as traders mull a perfect storm of local and global market headwinds.

Australian shares inch higher as energy stocks rally

Australian shares inch higher as energy stocks rally

Australian shares inch higher as energy stocks rally

Australian shares inch higher as energy stocks rally

The local stock market has had a subdued start to the week, with commodity prices driving sentiment and traders holding back ahead of a US bank holiday.

Shares end week lower as traders brace for higher rates

Shares end week lower as traders brace for higher rates

Shares end week lower as traders brace for higher rates

Shares end week lower as traders brace for higher rates

Economic worries continue to subdue the ASX's performance, with sticky inflation and sluggish productivity pointing towards higher borrowing costs ahead.

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Banks help Aussie shares snap three-day losing streak

Australian stocks have staged a rally after falling for days on elevated inflation risks, but caution persists as traders weigh the path ahead for markets.

Surprise GDP data 'final green light' for rate hike

Data centre investment and electric vehicle purchases are making it harder for the Reserve Bank to get inflation down as the likelihood of a rate rise firms.

Aussie shares fall as uncertainty hangs over markets

Miners have sold off sharply after fresh strikes between the US and Iran sent oil prices higher, while bond yields soared as inflation fears swelled.

Aussie shares wobble as inflation fears loom large

An afternoon rebound in resources stocks has helped limit losses on another careful day of trading, as traders mulled a raft of geopolitical and economic risks.

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Aussie shares slip, but round out fifth positive month

A bounce in banking stocks couldn't offset a sharp sell off in miners, as US interest rate fears and a re-escalation of geopolitical risks weigh on confidence.

Aussie shares end week higher on decent final session

Mining stocks and consumer staples have helped the local exchange snap a two-week losing streak, buoyed by commodity price strength and strong earnings.

Australian shares slide as rate-hike fears mount

Inflation worries have reignited concerns of tighter borrowing costs, darkening an already gloomy outlook for economic growth and company returns.

Australian share gains derailed by inflation surprise

Hopes global energy supplies could be normalised couldn't keep the local bourse in positive territory, after data showed the inflation fight is far from over.

Shares improve as banks bounce, oil dips on Iran hopes

Shares in major banks have taken a much-needed breather from a recent sell-off, but mortgage market and credit demand concerns could linger in the months ahead.

Aussie shares advance as mining stocks hit record highs

Commodity price strength has helped push Australia's resources segment to a fresh peak, counterbalancing a rough stint for financials stocks.

Aussie shares fall for second week as bond worries loom

Geopolitical and macroeconomic concerns are casting a shadow over global equity markets, causing some investors to seek shelter in safe-haven assets.

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