Surprise spike in CPI
GLENDA KWEK 1:22pm |
Inflation has risen strongly in the September quarter, boosted by petrol prices, international travel and property and utility rates.
Markets Live: ASX up for seventh day
11:53am |
The Australian market on track to rise for the seventh-straight day following gains on international markets as hopes rise the Fed will continue its stimulus measures.
Hockey's RBA grant hits budget deficit
PETER MARTIN 11:57am |
In one hit, Treasurer Joe Hockey has pushed up this year's projected budget deficit from around $30 billion to nearer $40 billion.
Carnegie ups pressure on Brickworks
BRIAN ROBINS 1:21pm |
Two shareholders have called a meeting of Brickworks shareholders to consider cancelling Brickworks' shareholding in Soul Pattinson.
Telstra reshuffles management
PETER CAI 12:14pm |
Telstra has announced a major reshuffle of key management personnel to reflect the telco's new strategy.
Low returns expected for Future Fund
MADELEINE HEFFERNAN 11:28am |
The Future Fund says "prospective returns are relatively low" as markets price in a modest growth environment and low interest rates.
As good as it gets for the Aussie dollar?
GLENDA KWEK 11:58am |
The Australian dollar is continuing its path higher as the greenback weakens, but the chances of the currency hitting parity are slim, analysts say.
Housing the new darling of investment sector
CAROLYN CUMMINS 12:29pm |
Having been the cause of gloom in recent years, the housing sector is now the new black for the investment sector.
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Gold sharply higher on US jobs data
10:58am |
Gold futures have climbed to a one-month high as investors bet that a slowdown in US hiring means the Federal Reserve will maintain its bond-buying program through the end of the year.
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JPMorgan set to get tax break on settlement
8:50am |
JPMorgan Chase & Co's preliminary $13.4 billion mortgage settlement with the US government could end up costing the bank $9.3 billion after taxes, two sources familiar with the matter said.
James Packer's Sri Lanka casino faces delay
Opposition by Buddhist religious leaders and politicians holding up 4400m resort.
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Questions remain over Zahra's hasty exit
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The neatly packaged explanation for the impending exit of David Jones' CEO just doesn't pass the smell test.
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