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Australian shares climb further into record territory

Australian shares climb further into record territory

The ASX200 finished up 0.7 per cent to hit another all-time high and gold prices also rose to their highest-ever level.

Australian shares take a breather after three-day climb

Australian shares take a breather after three-day climb

Australian shares take a breather after three-day climb

Australian shares take a breather after three-day climb

The ASX200 has finished 0.2 per cent lower, dragged down partly by losses from BHP and Rio Tinto, but still notched its second-highest close ever.

Aussie shares close over key level for first time ever

Aussie shares close over key level for first time ever

Aussie shares close over key level for first time ever

Aussie shares close over key level for first time ever

The ASX200 rose 0.7 per cent to close above 8,000 for the first time ever, more than four years after it broke through the 7,000 level.

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Australian dollar set to rise into 2025, experts say

Australian dollar set to rise into 2025, experts say

With the US Federal Reserve now seen as likely to aggressively cut interest rates in 2024, the Australian dollar could reach 70 US cents.

Aussie shares hit record high amid talk of US rate cuts

Aussie shares hit record high amid talk of US rate cuts

The ASX200 rose 0.8 per cent to set its sixth all-time high of 2024 and finished the week just over 40 points away from the 8,000 mark.

Aussie shares rally to 100-day high, edge all-time peak

Aussie shares rally to 100-day high, edge all-time peak

The ASX200 has finished up 0.9 per cent to nudge an all-time high following further dovish testimony by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.

Australian shares dip after Fed chair's speech

Australian shares dip after Fed chair's speech

The ASX has clawed back most of its morning losses to finish 0.2 per cent lower after the US central bank chairman's testimony failed to sway rate expectations.

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Aussie shares rally ahead of Fed chairman's testimony

Aussie shares rally ahead of Fed chairman's testimony

Aussie shares rally ahead of Fed chairman's testimony

Aussie shares rally ahead of Fed chairman's testimony

The ASX200 finished up 0.86 per cent ahead of overnight congressional testimony by Fed chairman Jerome Powell.

Energy and mining lead Australian stocks lower

Energy and mining lead Australian stocks lower

Energy and mining lead Australian stocks lower

Energy and mining lead Australian stocks lower

The ASX200 fell 0.76 per cent during trading, with the energy and mining sectors the leading decliners on a drop in oil and iron prices.

Aussie shares off to positive start for financial year

Aussie shares off to positive start for financial year

Aussie shares off to positive start for financial year

Aussie shares off to positive start for financial year

The ASX200 dipped slightly on Friday but finished the first week of the financial year in positive territory, with a 0.7 per cent gain.

Australian shares rally as dollar hits six-month high

Australian shares rally as dollar hits six-month high

Australian shares rally as dollar hits six-month high

Australian shares rally as dollar hits six-month high

The ASX200 has risen 1.2 per cent to hit a nine-day high while the Australian dollar rose above 67 US cents for the first time since January.

Aussie shares rise for first time in new financial year

Aussie shares rise for first time in new financial year

Aussie shares rise for first time in new financial year

Aussie shares rise for first time in new financial year

The ASX200 finished up 0.3 per cent after supportive comments by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and better-than-expected domestic retail sales data.

Aust shares drop again as Reserve Bank talks rate hikes

Aust shares drop again as Reserve Bank talks rate hikes

Aust shares drop again as Reserve Bank talks rate hikes

Aust shares drop again as Reserve Bank talks rate hikes

The ASX200 fell 0.4 per cent after Reserve Bank minutes indicated that a central bank's August meeting would be "live," with a chance for a rate hike.

Aust shares dip amid European, US election uncertainty

Aust shares dip amid European, US election uncertainty

Aust shares dip amid European, US election uncertainty

Aust shares dip amid European, US election uncertainty

The ASX200 finished 0.2 per cent lower, despite strong gains for coalminers, amid an election in France, a looming vote in the UK and questions about Joe Biden.

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Australian shares finish financial year up 7.8 per cent

The ASX200's early gains on Friday faded in the afternoon, but it still finished June and 2023/24 in the green.

Australian shares rebound as traders snap up bargains

After plummeting as much as 1.7 per cent in early trading, the ASX200 has rebounded through the day to finish 0.3 per cent lower from where it began.

Nuclear push would drag out energy transition, PM warns

Anthony Albanese will use a major economic speech to hit out at opposition nuclear plans, saying they risk stalling progress on meeting net-zero targets.

Domestic inflation 'shocker' sinks Australian shares

The ASX200 finished down 0.7 per cent after domestic inflation came in hotter than expected for May.

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Australian shares rally to two-week high as EOFY looms

The ASX200 finished up 1.4 per cent to close at its highest level since June 7, with every sector in the green.

Australian shares stumble ahead of key inflation data

The ASX200 has fallen 0.8 per cent to wipe away the previous week's gains as traders brace for more worrying inflation data.

ASX finishes higher as end of financial year looms

Australian shares have finished up 0.3 per cent to gain 0.8 per cent for the week as the clock ticks down on the financial year.

Guzman y Gomez gives market something to taco 'bout

The ASX finished flat in quiet trading with US markets closed for a public holiday, but Guzman y Gomez shares soared 36 per cent in its debut.

Aust shares edge lower following RBA rate call hangover

The ASX200 has closed 0.1 per cent lower as markets reflect on a hawkish undertone in the Reserve Bank's interest-rate decision.

Australian shares soar amid RBA rate hold

The ASX was up 1.01 per cent at the end of the day, with gains across the board as the Reserve Bank chose to hold off on changing interest rates.

Australian shares finish lower as RBA decides on rates

The ASX200 has fallen 0.3 per cent, with losses for uranium producers and gains for goldminers, as investors await the outcome of the RBA's two-day meeting.

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