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ASX rises on dovish comments from Fed chair
Australian shares rose on Thursday as global markets took their lead from dovish comments made by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
- by William McInnes
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World markets
'Welcome news': Wall Street surges as Fed hints at slower interest rate hikes
Wall Street has surged after the Fed chief suggested interest rates will rise slower than thought next year.
- by Marley Jay
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8@eight: Wall Street rallies, setting up the ASX for strong gains
What happened overnight and what's ahead for the ASX.
- by Kyle Rodda
World markets
'Our job is to prepare for the worst': Bank of England says extreme Brexit could be worse than the GFC
The Bank of England says Britain risks suffering an even bigger hit to its economy than during the global financial crisis if it leaves the EU in a worst-case Brexit scenario in four months' time.
- by David Milliken, Huw Jones & William Schomberg
Opinion
Trade
The dinner in Argentina that could shape the world's economic destiny
Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping will dine together in Buenos Aires on Saturday - and it's making a lot of people very nervous.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
World markets
'My gut tells me more than anybody else's brain can': Trump has regrets about his choice of Fed chief
The President hand-picked Jerome Powell to lead the Fed. He has some regrets about his choice.
- by Philip Rucker and Josh Dawsey
World markets
Wall Street reverses loss after trade remarks
Wall Street reverses its losses after White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said an upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart is an opportunity to "turn the page" on a trade war.
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8@eight: ASX set for flat start after choppy Wall Street session
What happened overnight and what's ahead for the ASX.
- by Kyle Rodda
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin's crash looks like a real currency crisis
Bitcoin's horrific year doesn't just look like a bubble bursting; it looks more like a currency under attack.
- by Lionel Laurent
Sharemarket
Financials lift ASX to biggest gain this month
The Australian sharemarket recorded its biggest percentage gain so far this month amid increased global optimism.
- by William McInnes
Opinion
World markets
Perfect storm: Why the price of oil is diving
The price of oil continues to skid - and there are three main reasons why.
- by Mohamed El-Erian