ASX rallies despite RBA inflation warning
The ASX200 had its strongest gains in three weeks despite an RBA warning that higher oil prices will increase annual inflation to four per cent this year.
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ASX200 index back above 7000 points
The ASX200 index returned above 7000 points, despite further oil and gas boycotts of Russia which may also slow the global economy.
Commodity climb falters, so does ASX
Australian shares' longest winning streak of the year has unravelled after lofty commodity prices, pushed higher by fears over Russian supply, finally eased.
ASX down more than one per cent
A fine week for ASX investors looks like having a disappointing end as the market gives back some of its commodity-based gains.
Commodity shares keep ASX higher
Commodity shares continued rising on the ASX while investors eased off the supermarkets as the latter struggled with flooding on the east coast.
Investors buying ASX as rates put on hold
Investors are betting the war in Ukraine will deter central banks from raising rates, as they moved the ASX higher for a third consecutive day.
Resources lift Aust shares but mood tense
The Australian share market has closed 0.7 per cent higher on the back of gains in mining stocks but investors remained cautious.
Australian shares edge higher at noon
The Australian share market was trading higher at midday with investors cautious amid the escalating Ukraine Russia conflict.
Aust shares dive 3pct over Ukraine crisis
The Australian share market has slid by nearly 3 per cent after the Russian announcement of military operations in Ukraine.
ASX down 1pc as investors watch Ukraine
Investors were having their worst day of the week on the ASX, after shelling began in Ukraine with fears of a Russian invasion.
ASX gains slashed after shelling reports
A late fall in ASX trade has followed news reports of shelling in eastern Ukraine and put investors on edge.
Finance groups impress, miners outperform
Financial giants have impressed investors with their earnings and helped stoke expectations of the Commonwealth Bank figures due on Wednesday.
Macquarie, Suncorp earnings help lift ASX
Macquarie and Suncorp have impressed investors with earnings and helped raise the ASX by more than one per cent.
ASX traders sell as rate expectations rise
Rising bond yields have lured ASX investors from shares as they brace for higher global interest rates in 2022.
Iron ore miners carry ASX to modest gain
Iron ore miners have benefited from production challenges in Brazil and ensured ASX investors are ahead for the week with one trading day remaining.
ASX’s biggest one-day rout since Sept 2020
Shares have had their biggest one-day rout on the ASX since September 2020 following fears interest rate hikes will be brought forward.
Widespread ASX selling on US rate warning
Share prices have been dropping across the ASX, with Afterpay losing almost 10 per cent as investors prepare for earlier rate rises in the US.
Aust shares start the year with a bang
The Australian share market vaulted nearly 2 per cent in its first trading session for the year, with every single sectoral index closing higher.
Aust shares climb on strong Wall St cue
The Australian share market has jumped more than 1 per cent by midday in its first trading session for the year.
Banks, miners keep ASX in the green
Financials and mining stocks have kept the Australian share market higher at midday.
ASX rallies on steady RBA while CSL soars
Investors had their best day on the Australian share market in almost two weeks after stock in biotech giant CSL rose by almost five per cent.
CSL drives ASX broad-based rally
A broad-based rally has been under way on the ASX as CSL and energy providers bounced back from substantial losses in recent days.
ASX edges higher, new wave lenders drop
Afterpay and rivals Zip and Sezzle fell heavily on the Australian share market due to a possible US probe into consumer harms from their services.
Stocks march towards record highs
Traders are waiting to see if Europe's top central banks, the ECB and Bank of England, match the US Federal Reserve's upbeat message and cut stimulus.
Investors batten down for Fed meeting
Investors are waiting to see what the Federal Reserve will do to dampen inflation.
ASX flat after Woolies, Afterpay drop
Woolworths and Afterpay shares had sizeable falls as investors questioned their short-term outlook and kept the Australian market steady.
ASX eases as Woolies, Afterpay disappoint
A big slide in Woolworths shares and the selling of Afterpay stock led the ASX indices slightly lower in early trade.