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PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump has wrapped up a meeting with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Trump Tower.

Dollar report Dollar slides against the greenback

THE Australian dollar has again fallen against its US counterpart following disappointing local jobs figures.

Market preview Australian market set to open up

THE Australian market looks set to open slightly higher after Wall Street’s S&P 500 lifting close to a record high.

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GERMANY has opposed calls for debt relief for Greece after Barack Obama offered support for such a mechanism during a trip to Athens.

Dollar report Dollar slides more than half a cent

THE Australian dollar has slipped more than half a cent and under the US75 cent mark.

Australian share market opens higher

THE Australian share market has opened higher on the back rising energy shares and with investors warming to the idea of a Trump presidency.

Australian dollar is steady against greenback

THE Australian dollar is little changed against its US counterpart as the greenback’s post-election rise stalls along with the surge in US bond yields.

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THE Dow Jones has opened at a record high after the index capped off its best week since 2011 following Donald Trump’s surprise election win.

Dollar treads water against the US

THE Australian dollar is virtually unchanged against its US counterpart as the greenback hit an 11-month peak against a basket of currencies.

Australian market set to open lower

THE Australian market looks set to open lower, following the mainly downward path of Wall Street.

Share market slips on oil and metal prices

THE Australian share market has slipped in early trade as overnight declines in oil and metals prices weighed on investors’ minds.

Australian dollar hit by Trump policies

THE Australian dollar has been bashed amid market concerns about the impact of US President-elect Donald Trump’s policies on the Australian economy.

The Trump effect on your home loan

CHANCES of another interest rate cut in Australia appear to have been dimmed by Donald Trump’s victory. But experts suggest there is still uncertainty.

US stocks blast to new record high

US SHARES have surged to levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis as Wall Street reassessed Donald Trump’s presidency.

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PAYPAL users can now send money to friends and family using just their voice, after the payment service announced it was to integrate into Apple’s Siri.

Dollar slumps on Trump optimism

THE Australian dollar has slipped with markets viewing US President-elect Donald Trump’s policies as inflationary.

Strong stocks but expect Trump shocks

FINANCIAL forecasters are wiping egg off their faces after Donald Trump market meltdown warnings didn’t materialise, but experts caution there could be more volatility ahead.

Aussie shares add $54b after Trump’s win

AUSTRALIAN stocks surged, taking $54 billion in one of their best sessions, after investors speculate Donald Trump’s presidency could boost the US economy.