Markets Live: ASX set for soft start
The ASX is set to extend Friday's slight decline with a US holiday likely to keep traders on the sidelines.
Latvia central bank chief questioned in corruption probe
Latvia's anti-corruption agency has detained the country's central bank chief, who sits on the European Central Bank governing council.
ASX investors focus on wage data, earnings
Australian shares are poised for a soft open as investors wait for wage data and more corporate updates.
The Aussie doctor leading BlackRock's $US6 trillion charge
Geraldine Buckingham was destined for a career in medicine. Instead the Canberra-born Rhodes scholar's path was diverted to a key role at a $US6 trillion financial markets Goliath.
Bankers prepare $400m-plus debt deals for Accolade Wines
The phones haven't stopped ringing at buyout giants The Carlyle Group and TPG.
Three risks for investors as global growth peaks
This year could well mark the peak for economic growth in this cycle and investors should start preparing for several key risks that lie ahe...
Fund managers bet big on micro caps
Small cap fund managers are cashing in strong performance of microcap stocks by launching new funds. The latest is Lennox Capital Partners. ...
Patient RBA risks playing catch-up later
The RBA's stubborn commitment to keeping rates steady will lead to Australia's loosest monetary conditions since the global financial crisis...
ASX investors position for inflation check, results
Wage growth and more corporate results top this week's agenda for local investors.
Two cheers for the return of volatility
After the swiftest 'correction' that Wall Street had ever suffered starting from an all-time high the fall has been reversed but nerves are ...
