Australian Economy

Australian Market Report of April 6: One Month Gains

🕔4/6/2009 1:00:21 PM

On Friday, the Australian shares closed higher. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 climbed 55.4 points, or 1.51 per cent, at 3,735.6, while the broader All Ordinaries surged 51.8 points, or 1.43 per cent, to 3,674. This week the focus of the local market will be the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision.

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Australian Market Report of April 1: Investors More Immune to Bad News

🕔4/1/2009 1:00:37 PM

Yesterday Aussie shares closed slightly lower after the massive fall in the US market. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index ended the day down 0.6%, or 22.3 points, at 3582.1, while the broader All Ordinaries index fell 0.6%, or 21.9 points, at 3532.3. The local market has become more immune to Wall Street’s negative leads in recent days.

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Australian Market Report of March 31: Worries Over US Auto Sector

🕔3/31/2009 1:00:22 PM

Yesterday the Australian share fell on the weaker outlook in Europe and US markets. The S&P/ASX200 index ended the day down 1.8%, or 67.9 points, at 3604.4, while the broader All Ordinaries index lost 1.7%, or 61.4 points, at 3554.2.

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Australian Market Report of March 30: A Slowdown after Weeks of Rallies

🕔3/30/2009 1:00:53 PM

The Australian share closed slightly higher lifted by miners. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index ended the day up 0.7%, or 25.7 points, at 3672.3, while the broader All Ordinaries index rose 0.8%, or 29.3 points, at 3615.6. For the week, the ASX200 added 6% and the All Ordinaries rose 6.2%.

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Australian Market Report of March 27: Growing Confidence over Recovery

🕔3/27/2009 1:00:56 PM

Yesterday, the Australian market finished in positive territory as the Wall Street's good performance this month fueled investors' confidence over a gradual recovery in the US. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 ended the day up 37.3 points, or 1.03 per cent, at 3646.6, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 40.1 points, or 1.13 per cent, to 3586.3.

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Australian Market Report of March 26: Unexpected Good Data

🕔3/26/2009 1:00:44 PM

Yesterday the Australian share market extended its gains despite a weak lead on Wall Street. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 rose 0.8%, or 29.3 points, at 3609.3, while the broader All Ordinaries added 0.8%, or 28.9 points, at 3546.2.

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Australian Market Report of March 25: Buying Spree Ends

🕔3/25/2009 1:00:58 PM

Yesterday the Australian shares ended modestly higher despite a strong lead overseas. The market in late trading gave up some of its early gains as investors started to pocket their profits in recent rallies. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 0.8%, or 29.7 points, at 3580, while the broader All Ordinaries index rose 1%, or 34.2 points, at 3517.3. Today resource stocks may decline after metals prices fell.

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