Aust stocks hit 10-week low after Fed’s ‘hawkish pause’
The local share market has fallen 1.4 per cent to close at its lowest level since early July after the Federal Reserve sounded hawkish on interest rates.
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Aust shares fall at start of big week for central banks
The local share market finished down 0.7 per cent at the start of a week that will feature meetings by six central banks and minutes from the RBA.
Aust stocks rise for second day in relief rally
The local share market has closed 0.7 per cent higher, with Wesfarmers climbing its farthest since February 2022.
Aust stocks rise for second day after US relief rally
The local share market was on track for its second day of gains at midday, with Wesfarmers hitting its highest level since February 2022.
Australian shares on track for third day of gains
The ASX was up 0.2 per cent at midday, with strong gains for tech stocks after Nvidia posted a "jaw-dropping" earnings beat.
Aust shares climb for third day as sentiment rebounds
The ASX has finished up 0.5 per cent, with more strong gains for tech stocks after Nvidia posted a "jaw-dropping" earnings beat.
Australian shares suffer worst week in nearly a year
The local bourse finished the day flat to conclude the week down 2.6 per cent, its worst since a 3.9 per cent sell-off for the week ending September 2.
Australian shares suffer worst losses in six weeks
The local share market has finished down 1.5 per cent, with the technology, financials and materials sectors suffering even greater losses.
Australian shares drop again, dollar takes a tumble
The Australian share market closed down 0.7 per cent to a five-week low, while the local currency had dropped under 64 US cents on a weak jobs report.
Asian shares hesitant after Wall Street sell-off
Japan's Nikkei has fell 1.1 per cent, bringing the losses so far in August to 2.5 per cent, giving back some of the 7.5 per cent surge seen a month earlier.
Australian shares up as commodities lift energy, miners
The local share market has finished 0.4 per cent higher after a positive lead from the US, with rising commodity prices benefiting energy and materials sectors.
Australian shares dip lower as Chinese economy wobbles
The local bourse has fallen 0.35 per cent after underwhelming Chinese economic data raised fears Australia's largest trading partner is heading for a slowdown.
Australian stocks edge up to end mixed half year
The Australian share market has finished 0.12 per cent higher on the financial year's last day of trading but uncertainty awaits investors.
Aust stocks in holding pattern at financial year’s end
The local bourse was flat at noon on the financial year's last day of trading as investors turn their attention to manufacturing data out of China.
Aust shares near three-month low as rates keep rising
The local bourse has fallen 0.3 per cent, finishing lower for a fourth straight day and closing at its lowest level since March 29.
Australian shares suffer worst fall in three months
The local share market dropped 1.6 per cent after the US central bank chairman said interest rates needed to rise further.
Aust shares drop 1.1pct, close at eight-week low
The local share market has suffered its biggest loss since March 20 as the US debt ceiling talks drag on with no end in sight.
Aust shares fall for third day amid US debt deadlock
The local bourse has dropped 0.6 per cent to hit a five-day low as debt ceiling talks continue in the US, with no sign of an imminent resolution.
Australian shares on track for third day of losses
The local bourse was down 0.5 per cent at midday, as debt ceiling talks continue in the United States with no sign of an imminent resolution.
Global shares rise as bank support emboldens investors
Safe havens have taken a battering as investors relax about the stability of the financial sector, with banks helping to lift global share markets.
Crossbenchers call for more detail on climate policy
Carbon credits are no free ride and billions are being spent electrifying mine sites, industry figures have told a hearing on the government's climate policy.
Bailout backed to recoup crypto millions
Cryptocurrency firm Digital Surge will survive as creditors vote for a bailout after hours of questions put to administrators by some of the 30,000 investors.
Big emitters get help to manage emissions
New compensation will go to big emitters under a revamped scheme designed to support heavy industry to cut pollution more quickly while remaining profitable.
Aussies stung for millions in crypto crash
The FTX collapse wiped many crypto wallets and took out smaller exchanges, but administrators for Aussie platform Digital Surge are working on a rescue plan.
Risk Optus breach can weaken banks: RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia is warning that large-scale data breaches and cyberattacks could destabilise financial institutions.
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Emissions shift may reduce taxpayer burden
An array of mechanisms are in play to cut emissions, with new laws simply setting a framework for detailed climate response tools that are yet to be argued out.
Meltdown worsens with 1.8pct drop for ASX
The ASX has dropped to a 19-month low after its sixth straight losing session and worst weekly performance since March 2020.
ASX falls 3.6pct to close at 16-month low
The local share market has suffered its worst losses since 1 May 2020, and is now down 7.3 per cent in June.
Carbon-sucking mud lures climate investors
Blue carbon projects could provide a win for Traditional Owners, biodiversity and corporates who need to satisfy climate-savvy customers and offset emissions.
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Call for carbon emissions to peak by 2025
Australia's carbon emissions need to peak during the next parliament to achieve net zero by 2050, but there's no expectation the major parties will change tack.
ASX falls1.7 pct with retailers slammed
The Australian stock market has fallen sharply, with major retailers hitting multi-year lows on fears of rising fuel and freight costs.