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Australian shares edge higher as tech firms soar

Australian shares edge higher as tech firms soar

The Australian share market has finished up 0.1 per cent with the tech sector enjoying a stellar day thanks in part to Altium and Megaport.

Australian shares drop again, dollar takes a tumble

Australian shares drop again, dollar takes a tumble

Australian shares drop again, dollar takes a tumble

Australian shares drop again, dollar takes a tumble

The Australian share market closed down 0.7 per cent to a five-week low, while the local currency had dropped under 64 US cents on a weak jobs report.

Australian stocks up on hopes of end to Fed rate hikes

Australian stocks up on hopes of end to Fed rate hikes

Australian stocks up on hopes of end to Fed rate hikes

Australian stocks up on hopes of end to Fed rate hikes

The ASX rose 0.55 per cent after weak US retail sales data raised hopes that the Fed's expected rate hike in July might be its last.

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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.

Aust shares hit nine-week high after dovish RBA minutes

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 drop further after RBA hikes rates

Australian shares drop further after RBA hikes rates

The local bourse has fallen 1.2 per cent, with every sector in the red except utilities after the Reserve Bank hiked interest rates once again.

Aust shares rebound after US debt deal breakthrough

Aust shares rebound after US debt deal breakthrough

The local share market has moved into positive territory, closing up 0.3 per cent on progress in Washington towards a deal to avoid a US default.

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Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low

Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low

Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low

Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low

The local share market has suffered its worst day of losses in 12 weeks, falling 1.6 per cent to close at its lowest level in two months.

Australian shares rally on US deal to avoid default

Australian shares rally on US deal to avoid default

Australian shares rally on US deal to avoid default

Australian shares rally on US deal to avoid default

The local share market has had its best day since April 11, climbing 0.9 per cent on a possible resolution to the US debt ceiling drama.

Aust shares edge lower as US debt ceiling talks stall

Aust shares edge lower as US debt ceiling talks stall

Aust shares edge lower as US debt ceiling talks stall

Aust shares edge lower as US debt ceiling talks stall

The local share market has finished down 0.2 per cent amid jitters that the United States might default on its debts as soon as June 1.

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