Iron ore surges 18.5pc on China rally
The value of iron ore rallied the most on record after steel prices in China jumped on the belief Beijing's pro-growth policies would boost sluggish demand.
S&P 500 edges higher on energy shares
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index edged higher, tying its longest rally in more than a year, as commodity producers surged with crude oil.
ASX futures higher; iron ore, oil rise
ASX set to open higher, lead by miners. Iron ore surges 19%. $A +0.4%. Oil rallies.
$A could reach US77¢: Westpac
The Aussie dollar has been swept up in iron ore's strong rally and at these prices could fetch up to US77ยข, Westpac says.
Wall Street bonuses fall 9% in 2015
Wall Street's average bonus fell 9 per cent to $US146,200 in 2015, according to estimates by New York's state comptroller.
Fonterra cuts milk price forecast as glut persists
Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's largest dairy exporter, has cut its milk price forecast to a fresh nine-year low.
Oil tops $US40 ahead of meeting
Brent crude rose above $US40 for the first time since December as major producers prepared to meet to discuss a production freeze.
Chinese companies vie for ASX listings
A growing list of companies will do just about anything to float on the ASX. But investors and regulators are asking why they are so despera...
Citi advises Prime on industry shake-up
Prime Media has hired Citigroup to advise it on strategic planning as the regional television network ponders its future.
Two hazards left to trouble global markets
There are now only two issues for global financial markets. But they are significant.
