Shock RBA call sends dollar crashingCurrency The RBA has dramatically revised down its economic forecasts amid the ongoing property market correction, prompting the Australian dollar to plunge again.
EU: ‘Special place in hell’ for BrexiteersSlap down The head of the European Union has delivered a stinging rebuke to those who pushed for Brexit, saying it was foolish to do so “without a plan”.
Royal Commission ‘more bark than bite’Banking inquiry The inquiry into the banks highlighted damning treatment of customers by financial services companies but the response on the share market doesn’t reflect this. Combined Shape
Stocks to start a share portfolioInvesting The traditional rules around starting a share portfolio have changed, with former sure things tanking and new technologies opening up fresh ways to invest. Here’s what the experts say.
premium_iconGolden rules to successful investingTop tips The keys to becoming an investor for the first time are simpler than you might think, and you don’t require a lot of money to start.
Aussie dollar ‘from zero to hero’Australian currency The Australian dollar has gone from zero to hero, starting the new week higher and adding to Friday’s gains. Combined Shape
The shares tipped to bounce backINVESTING MONEY Investors stung by the worst year for Aussie shares in eight years should expect better returns in 2019. This is where Australians need to look.
Aussie shares hit by Apple’s $75 billion lossMarket drama Australian stocks have faced losses after Apple’s worst day of trading sent shockwaves around the world. Combined Shape
Aussie shares set to plummetWorld economy Aussie shares are set to follow Wall Street lower as weak results from tech giant Apple stokes fears of a global economic slowdown.
Bad news for Aussies headed overseasShare market Got a trip planned? Your savings will have to stretch a lot further after the Aussie dollar fell below 70 US cents for the first time in years.
premium_iconAussie dollar hits decade lowBig dip The Australian dollar is limping back after a ‘crazy’ early slump to a decade low against the greenback, with China being blamed for the dip. Combined Shape
ASX to begin 2019 with a hangoverShare market Australian shares are set to slide today, while a late rise on Wall Street couldn’t steer the market away from its worst year since 2008.
premium_iconShares or property: Which came out on top this year?Investing Share investors and property owners have been left licking their wounds after a painful 2018. Better times are tipped for 2019, but don’t bet your house on it. Combined Shape
Aussie trader guilty of ‘spoofing’Stock market Jiongsheng “Jim” Zhao was accused of manipulating prices by placing orders in the millions of dollars, then cancelling within milliseconds.
Ominous signs at Australia’s shopsEconomic outlook Shopping centre car parks were packed for the Boxing Day sales yesterday, but there are still some ominous signs for the Australian economy. Combined Shape
Wall St plunges on shutdown fearMore pain Australian shares have plunged to a new two-year low after Wall Street extended its dreary December run in the wake of the latest Fed Reserve rate hike.
Wall St nears Depression-era levelsMarket jitters The Australian share market is flat as gains from supermarket and banking stocks offset weakening energy and mining sectors. Combined Shape
Aussie stocks deep in the redMore pain The Australian share market has suffered near-across the board losses, following a massive plunge on Wall Street overnight.
Arrest sparks global market panicMarket warning Jittery traders have been spooked by a high-profile arrest that has sparked fears of a renewed trade war between the US and China.
ASX plunges after Trump tweetsTrade worries Australian shares have plunged after a series of fiery tweets from Donald Trump attacking China sent Wall Street deep into the red overnight.
US-China trade drama sends stock market tumblingStock analysis The US stock market has plunged as fears of a global economic crisis intensify, after the Trump administration raised doubts about the substance of a ceasefire in its trade war with China. Combined Shape
Is now the time to buy property?House prices The end of Australia’s property market downturn could be closer than it seems, with some rushing to buy now before a new boom begins. Combined Shape
‘Hyper-crash’ will trigger meltdownFinancial crisis Experts have predicted a fresh global financial crisis that will be “unprecedented” in scale — and unfortunately, it’s due to hit soon. Combined Shape
Dirty secret revealed in new Bitcoin crashCrypto shenanigans It was looking pretty good for a while, an odd period of stability. And then Bitcoin crashed — a crash that hides a much darker secret. Combined Shape