Jessica Sier

Jessica Sier writes on business, markets, news and real estate. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Jessica is also a multimedia producer.

Gold miners have streamlined their businesses and are now in very good shape.

Gold stocks at the mercy of $A

Australian gold stocks were looking expensive earlier in the year, but analysts say good solid companies still have room for price growth.

The ASX 200 rose 2.5 per cent for the week, adding $39 billion to the market's value.

ASX soars in $39b relief rally

The ASX surged to its first weekly gain in six, as the promise of continuing easy money from central banks cheered financial markets.