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Australian shares in reverse as China's economy stalls

Australian shares in reverse as China's economy stalls

The local share market changed gears to finish the day 0.54 per cent lower after unexpectedly weak Chinese inflation data rattled investors.

FTX collapse shows need to tighten regulations: inquiry

FTX collapse shows need to tighten regulations: inquiry

FTX collapse shows need to tighten regulations: inquiry

FTX collapse shows need to tighten regulations: inquiry

A parliamentary committee has called for a tightening of the way companies can gain financial licences, in the wake of the FTX Australia collapse.

Aust shares smashed as gains for year-to-date evaporate

Aust shares smashed as gains for year-to-date evaporate

Aust shares smashed as gains for year-to-date evaporate

Aust shares smashed as gains for year-to-date evaporate

The local bourse plunged 1.69 per cent lower as rising bond yields led to broad sell-offs across the entire market.

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Aust shares fall sharply as miners suffer heavy losses

Aust shares fall sharply as miners suffer heavy losses

The local bourse has fallen 1.24 per cent, driven lower by miners and fears of future interest rate rises by the US central bank.

Australian shares dip lower as Chinese economy wobbles

Australian shares dip lower as Chinese economy wobbles

The local bourse has fallen 0.35 per cent after underwhelming Chinese economic data raised fears Australia's largest trading partner is heading for a slowdown.

Australian stocks leap after RBA keeps rates on hold

Australian stocks leap after RBA keeps rates on hold

The local share market jumped 0.69 per cent in under 15 minutes to finish 0.45 per cent higher after the Reserve Bank kept the cash rate steady at 4.1 per cent.

Aust shares open financial year up ahead of RBA call

Aust shares open financial year up ahead of RBA call

The local share market has finished 0.59 per cent higher, with traders casting an eye ahead to Tuesday's Reserve Bank interest rate decision.

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Australian stocks edge up to end mixed half year

Australian stocks edge up to end mixed half year

Australian stocks edge up to end mixed half year

Australian stocks edge up to end mixed half year

The Australian share market has finished 0.12 per cent higher on the financial year's last day of trading but uncertainty awaits investors.

Aust shares tread water after retail sales surprise

Aust shares tread water after retail sales surprise

Aust shares tread water after retail sales surprise

Aust shares tread water after retail sales surprise

The local bourse has finished essentially flat after strong retail spending growth tempered expectations the Reserve Bank will keep interest rates steady.

Local stocks soar as inflation cools, dimming hike odds

Local stocks soar as inflation cools, dimming hike odds

Local stocks soar as inflation cools, dimming hike odds

Local stocks soar as inflation cools, dimming hike odds

The local share market has enjoyed its best day of trading in 11 weeks, rising 1.1 per cent with inflation data likely closing the door to a rate hike in July.

Aust shares break four-day losing streak as miners rise

Aust shares break four-day losing streak as miners rise

Aust shares break four-day losing streak as miners rise

Aust shares break four-day losing streak as miners rise

The local share market has gained 0.56 per cent, led by miners and the big banks to snap a four-day losing streak despite a poor lead from Wall Street.

Aust shares near three-month low as rates keep rising

Aust shares near three-month low as rates keep rising

Aust shares near three-month low as rates keep rising

Aust shares near three-month low as rates keep rising

The local bourse has fallen 0.3 per cent, finishing lower for a fourth straight day and closing at its lowest level since March 29.

Aust shares plunge again in worst week since September

Aust shares plunge again in worst week since September

Aust shares plunge again in worst week since September

Aust shares plunge again in worst week since September

The local share market has finished 1.3 per cent lower, closing the week down 2.1 per cent despite solid gains on Monday and Tuesday.

Australian shares suffer worst fall in three months

Australian shares suffer worst fall in three months

Australian shares suffer worst fall in three months

Australian shares suffer worst fall in three months

The local share market dropped 1.6 per cent after the US central bank chairman said interest rates needed to rise further.

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Australian shares drop ahead of Fed chair's testimony

The Australian share market has snapped its seven-day winning streak, with investors apparently apprehensive about Jerome Powell's testimony to the US Congress.

Aust shares hit nine-week high after dovish RBA minutes

Australian shares closed up nearly 0.9 per cent, reaching their highest level since April while the local currency plunged after the release of the RBA minutes.

Australian shares up again to close at seven-week high

The local bourse has finished at its best level since May 1 after six straight days of gains as "FOMO traders" rush to catch up with the bulls.

Australian shares rally for best gains in nine weeks

The local share market closed higher for its fifth straight session, rising 1.1 per cent for its best day since April 11, to finish the week up 1.8 per cent.

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ASX up despite hawkish Fed pause, hot local jobs report

The local share market has finished up 0.2 per cent, while the Australian dollar is trading more than 68 US cents for the first time since February.

Australian shares rise as miners shine, CSL drags

The local market finished up 0.3 per cent as moderating US inflation diminished the chance of a Fed rate this week, but CSL was serving as a major drag.

Aust shares edge higher as tech climbs again

The local share market has finished up 0.2 per cent ahead of a busy week of risk events headlined by the Federal Reserve meeting.

Australian shares suffer third straight week of losses

The local share market has finished up 0.3 per cent for the day as hopes grew for a pause in US rate hikes, but still closed the week down.

Aust shares drop as high rates weigh on property, tech

The ASX200 has closed down 0.26 per cent following a surprise overnight rate hike from the Bank of Canada that emphasised how far rates might rise.

Australian shares dip after rate hike, weak GDP readout

The local share market has closed down 0.2 per cent following the latest interest rate hike and underwhelming gross domestic product figures.

Australian market rallies as risk appetite returns

The local share market has had its best single-day performance since early April, finishing up 1.0 per cent ahead of Tuesday's RBA meeting.

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