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Gold futures closed at the second record high in as many days on Thursday ahead of the Easter break
Read MoreGold futures closed at the second record high in as many days on Thursday ahead of the Easter break
Read MoreDecember 31 annual reports flooded out of Chinese companies last week, with weak results and red ink dominating the stricken property sector, amid more signs that the government bailout is well underway.
Read MoreMSCI’s index of world stocks rose 7.7% in the three months to March as increasing optimism about US economy offset worries about slower interest rate cuts — overlain by a frenetic FOMO about AI.
Read MoreThe Baltimore bridge disaster has opened a brief opportunity for Australian coal exporters to fill a big gap in Indian coal imports — especially coal needed by brick makers in the world’s most populous nation.
Read MoreRemember all those stories in January and February about how Taylor Swift could boost inflation and how the money spent on tickets and her merch would be a downer for retail sales in February?
Read MoreBYD's outlook for 2024 as the EV giant anticipates slower growth amidst fierce competition and global expansion efforts.
Read MoreTrump Media's financial disclosure with its 8-K statement, revealing Truth Social's performance and investor risks.
Read MoreFor all the recent commentary about how President Xi Jinping is only interested in control (not disputed) and not the performance and growth of the Chinese economy, there is a growing level of official fear about the bleeding black hole in the economy, property.
Read MoreA big change for the massive superannuation industry from August with APRA, the key regulator starting the publication of intimate details of their costs and spending at a level far more granular than ever seen before.
Read MoreBarclays reckons the cost could be $US3 billion – other estimates are higher as the global insurance industry – especially reinsurers – start toting up the claims that are already emerging after the container ship Dali destroyed Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Read MoreWestpac has revealed ambitious plans to get rid of outdated and slow computer systems, software and other technology over the next four years that will have an estimated cost close to $10 billion between now and 2028.
Read MoreAustralia's February consumer price inflation is steady at 3.4%. The key factors that are shaping the economic landscape in this brief overview.
Read MoreThe aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse; delving into the complex legal and financial implications spanning multiple jurisdictions, insurance claims, and international investigations.
Read MoreThe closure of the US port of Baltimore after the harbour was blocked by a bridge collapse on Tuesday will cause significant disruption to American trade along the east coast and into Europe and South America.
Read MoreNorthern Star Resources (ASX:NST) is planning to extend its current expansion program at the Super Pit gold mine near Kalgoorlie in the WA goldfields.
Read MoreSolomon Lew wants to spin off the two best retail chains in Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) next year, leaving behind a group of weakly performing businesses.
Read MoreSeven Group Holdings refutes Boral's rejection of its takeover bid, citing errors in the independent expert report and emphasizing the finality of its offer.
Read MoreBoeing’s board has finally tried to assert its authority in its continuing quality control problems and dud machinery by forcing CEO Dave Calhoun to leave the company.
Read MoreALS shares drop as profit forecast dips and pharmaceutical investment disappoints. Nuvisan's impairment adds to company's challenges.
Read MorePerseus outbids Silvercorp for OreCorp, strengthening its foothold in East African gold mining.
Read MoreMcGrath Real Estate's staggering share price decline from $2.10 to 60 cents, revealing a tumultuous journey in Sydney's property market.
Read MoreFletcher Building undergoes leadership shift as Ross Taylor steps down, replaced by Nick Traber in interim role, amidst ongoing CEO search.
Read MoreExplore the shifting landscape of tech titans: Apple's decline, Microsoft's rise, and Tesla's tumultuous journey, revealing market dynamics and industry trends.
Read MoreFollow Wall Street's pursuit of the 40,000 Dow milestone amidst record-setting sessions, with eyes on global markets and pivotal economic indicators.
Read MoreStar Group's abrupt CEO and top executives depart amidst regulatory pressures, causing market turbulence and speculation.
Read MoreWhile iron ore prices bounced back last week from their multi-month lows the week before, Australian coking coal pricing took a real hammering on the SGX commodities platform in Singapore.
Read MoreGenesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) has revealed its long awaited five-year plan three days after saying it would be launched on Monday.
Read MoreTesla has reportedly reduced production of electric vehicles (EVs) at its huge Shanghai factory in China because of intense competition and weak sales.
Read MoreGold prices fell off from a record high on Friday as the US dollar rose to a month high in the wake of the Fed’s three rate cut reveal and the surprise rate cut by the Swiss National Bank.
Read MoreInflation will continue to dominate market thinking, and with it the prospect of the timing of rate cuts in the run up to the long Easter break and a shortened trading week.
Read MoreGlobal oil prices settled lower Friday for a third day in a row as the US dollar rose to the highest level in more than a month in the wake of the move by the Fed to pencil in three possible rate cuts this year, dovish remarks from the Bank of England and the surprise rate cut from the Swiss National Bank.
Read MoreChinese shares have slumped, as has the Hong Kong market. Also, the Chinese currency has slumped and has had to be supported by government banks. A surprise interest rate cut by the Swiss National Bank has pressured markets.
Read MoreThree per cent looks like the new normal for US interest rates after this week’s Fed meeting with its new forecasts and the updated dot plot.
Read MoreA case of fool’s gold for gold bugs as the spot price finally topped US$2,200 an ounce on trading on Thursday, a day after the Fed indicated it would push to cut interest rates this year — but not just yet.
Read MoreThe US Justice Department sued Apple in an antitrust case, claiming that the iPhone maker has a monopoly over the phone market that has harmed consumers, developers, and rival companies.
Read MoreThe Australian jobs market is stronger than all those commentators, economists and experts thought a month ago when the January labour force report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed a second month of weak data after December’s surprise.
Read MoreWA has three, the Northern Territory has one, now NSW could have a rare earths project all of its own. For that we can thank the US government.
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