Janet Yellen takes a huge political risk
The usually scrupulously apolitical US Federal Reserve has come out with unusually forthright criticism of Trump.
Trump dumped by big business CEOs
Dozens of CEOs have quit President Trump's advisory groups, protesting against his response to deadly racist demonstrations. The business groups were disbanded.
Jobless rate drops to 5.6pc in July
The labour market has posted its strongest five-month run of gains in more than 12 years.
Wesfarmers and Mirvac up, Telstra dives
Here's how today's results unfolded. Mirvac and Wesfarmers gained on stronger profits, while Telstra slid on weaker dividends.
Markets: Telstra at five-year low
Telstra's slide to a five-year low is the big news this morning, but investors are busy digesting another flood of earnings.
Bond investors warm to tech's vision thing
Bonds issued by fast-growing businesses that plan to make complex use of proceeds require a long leap of faith from investors.
Why Tesla snubbed the 'green bond' label
Investors are hungrier than ever for green bonds, yet companies known for their sustainable prowess are choosing to sit out.
Australian dollar retops US79¢
The Australian dollar retopped the US79¢ mark overnight, lifted by a surge in base metals and a retreat in the greenback.
Miners poised to lead ASX higher
A surge in base metal prices is poised to propel the ASX higher at the open. BHP was up 2.8% in New York. $A surges 1.4%.
Bull market to 'persist' for ninth year
It's 100 months old and strategists at Oppenheimer see no reason why the current US bull market is about to hit a wall.
