Aussie market claws back ground after Wall St plunge
The Australian share market has resumed its downward trend, after dropping sharply in early trading and recovering a little in the wake of a US market sell-off.
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Trump tumble sends Australian shares to seven-month low
Global growth fears and trade war uncertainty continue to drive markets lower, with the local bourse losing a tenth of its value in less than four weeks.
Fresh week brings cautious rebound as ASX edges higher
Australian shares have edged higher as a new trading week begins, but it could be a bumpy time ahead with ongoing uncertainty over US tariffs and global growth.
ASX plumbs new low for the year in third straight fall
Australian shares have continued their downward trajectory as US protectionism escalates global tensions and drives market uncertainty.
Australian shares plummet to six-month low
The Australian share market has fallen to its lowest level since towards the end of 2024 as uncertainty over global trade sends investors ducking for cover.
Miners have ‘hands tied’ as earnings set to plunge
Mining companies are set to see their earnings plummet as commodity prices fall, resulting in lower tax receipts and bigger government debt.
China stimulus a ‘very good development for Australia’
After iron ore prices plunged by more than a third since the start of the year, Chinese stimulus measures spell good news for the Australian budget.
Australian Bitcoin buffs say ‘bull run’ just beginning
Australian cryptocurrency enthusiasts are confident "it's a brand new world" after Bitcoin hit the highest price in its 15-year history.
Russian strikes on Ukraine drive up global grain prices
Russian drone attacks have destroyed buildings in the port of Izmail and halted ships as they prepared to arrive there to load with Ukrainian grain.
Dairy farmers happy to milk profits but hurdles remain
High farmgate prices are driving positivity in the dairy industry but not all farmers share the optimism.
Australia pushes to isolate Russian sports
Sports Minister Richard Colbeck says athletes and teams representing Russia or Belarus are not welcome in Australia.