Aussie shares climb to set new intraday record high
The ASX200 climbed a few points above its intraday record high set on August 1, a day after setting a new record closing high.
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‘Full steam ahead’: Aussie shares close at record high
The ASX200 rose 0.3 per cent to close at its highest level before expected interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.
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The ASX200 fell 1.9 per cent to an almost three-week low, with the energy and materials sectors dropping three per cent.
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Aust shares close at record high after inflation data
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ASX skyrockets as economy shows sign of weakness
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Australian shares drop despite RBA rate reprieve
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Aussie shares rally to finish November up 4.5 per cent
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Australian shares drop again, dollar takes a tumble
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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.
Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low
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Local shares edge lower after US inflation rates
Better-than-expected US inflation figures are keeping Australian shares basically flat, despite big gains in the information technology and utilities sectors.
Local shares close lower on back of US inflation rates
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Aussie shares hit three-week low after RBA hikes rates
Local shares have collectively fallen 0.9 per cent after the Reserve Bank surprised the market with another rate hike.
Aust shares drop, snapping three-week winning steak
The local bourse closed down 0.4 per cent for both the day and the week after days of quiet trading.
Australian shares ascend to two-month high
The ASX has finished up 0.3 per cent to close at its best level since February 16 after gaining ground for 10 out of the past 12 sessions.
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Australian shares rise again ahead of Fed meeting
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Australian market falls to lowest level since November
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