Did the RBA signal the end of rate cuts?

Well, not exactly no-one. Goldman Sachs chief economist Tim Toohey reckons the speech RBA assistant governor Chris Kent delivered on Tuesday amounts to an explicit shift to a neutral policy stance.

ASX snaps losing streak

The local sharemarket posted its first gain in five sessions, but investors warn markets are likely to remain volatile.

Markets Live: ASX turns red as rally fizzles

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Shares end lower for a fourth session, after an early rally faded as investors turn cautious, with the big banks leading the way down.

Economy grows at fastest pace in four years

Australia's economy grew at an annual pace of 3.3 per cent in the second quarter, raising doubts about the necessity of further rate cuts.

Market wrap: ASX down 2.6pc for the week

Investor fears of an imminent US rate rise and falling commodity prices triggered a hefty selloff that saw the ASX end the week in the red.

ASX ends earnings season on sour note

Not even a bumper result by Harvey Norman could cheer investors, as the ASX ended the month and earnings season in the red.

Australia's growing debt a 'ticking time bomb'

Australia's fiscal position is becoming increasingly untenable, even if current debt and deficit metrics remain low by global standards, TD Securities warns.

Markets Live: Frozen ahead of Fed

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The sharemarket closes lower, reflecting nervousness ahead of a key speech by US central bank chief Janet Yellen.

ASX slips as investors take profits

The ASX ended weaker as investors took profits ahead of Fed Reserve chair Janet Yellen's speech.