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Mining giants drive ASX higher; $A stronger
Mining giants have lifted the S&P/ASX 200, after US stock indexes held at a virtual standstill overnight as trading calmed after a whirlwind couple of days left them a bit shy of their records.
- by Jessica Yun and Millie Muroi
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Opinion
Interest rates
The chief of America’s biggest bank is worried. That’s bad news for all of us
Jamie Dimon is one of the most powerful people in the world. His annual letter to shareholders contains an alarming scenario. Australia would not be immune.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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World markets
ASX hangs onto gains after jobs report boost for Wall Street
The Australian sharemarket traded steadily on Monday following a solid finish in New York on Friday after a surprisingly strong US employment report.
- by Jessica Yun
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World markets
ASX falls as Fed official rattles Wall Street with rates warning
Technology and mining stocks dragged the ASX lower after US equities slammed into reverse.
- by Millie Muroi
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World markets
Tech stocks fuel ASX advance after Wall Street stalls
The Australian sharemarket held steady after major US stock indices stalled after a stellar run from November to March.
- by Jessica Yun
Opinion
Oil
How the US is exploiting the world’s oil cartel
Saudi Arabia and the rest of the OPEC+ cartel have been desperately trying to prop up oil prices over the past 18 months. But they have paid a heavy price.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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World markets
ASX tumbles as Wall Street wobbles on rate worries
The Australian sharemarket slumped on Wednesday following Wall Street’s lead as US investors hit the brakes on what’s been a nearly unstoppable romp.
- by Millie Muroi
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World markets
ASX closes flat despite push into record territory; Australian dollar slumps
The Australian sharemarket finished Tuesday’s session on a flat note after US stocks slipped from record heights in response to a surprisingly strong report on US manufacturing.
- by Jessica Yun
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World markets
ASX finishes the quarter on a high before the Easter break
The Australian sharemarket closed the first quarter of the year on a record high amid a rally that briefly pushed the local index above 7900 points.Â
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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World markets
ASX closes green after positive inflation data
The Australian sharemarket staged a late revival despite a lacklustre lead from Wall Street, as local inflation data holds steady.
- by Stan Choe
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Wall Street
Donald Trump adds billions to his fortune in rollercoaster Wall Street debut
The stock created such a frenzy that Nasdaq briefly halted its trading just two minutes after it began for the day.
- by Bailey Lipschultz