The ASX 200 has closed up 0.10 percent, helped by solid gains in the Materials and Energy sectors. Losses in the financial sector prevented the market from climbing higher.

The ASX 200 is trading slightly weaker, weighed down by losses in the financial sector. Mining and energy stocks are improving, preventing the market from further losses.

The ASX 200 has gained 0.7 percent, boosted by increased expectations of a rate cut in May following comments from RBA governor Glenn Stevens and the release of minutes from the April board meeting.

The ASX 200 is down 0.8 percent with almost every sector trading in negative territory, after a sell-off on global markets on Friday. China’s cut to its Reserve Requirement Ratio has done little to soothe investor jitters.

The local share market has fallen 0.8 percent today, following weakness on global markets on Friday. Almost all sectors retreated, with the IT sector leading the losses, falling 1.7 percent.

The share market is under pressure today, weighed down by falls in the materials and financial sectors. The Energy sector is a bright spot on the market, helped by a rise in oil prices overnight.

The ASX 200 has fallen 1.2 percent to close near the day’s lows. Mining and financial stocks retreated, while the energy sector bucked the trend on higher oil prices.

The ASX 200 is firmer, ending a three session slump led by gains in the energy and materials sectors. The jobless rate eased to 6.1 percent in March, from a revised 6.2 percent in February. Employment rose by a better than expected 37,700.

The ASX 200 has finished up 0.7 percent boosted by strong gains in the energy and materials sectors. Financials recovered some recent losses, with the sector climbing 0.6 percent.

The ASX 200 is down 0.3 percent, following a weak lead from the US overnight. The materials sector is down 0.9 percent, despite a rise in commodity prices.

Local shares retreated today, held down by heavy falls in the materials sector and weakness from the major banks and Telstra.

The ASX 200 has closed down 0.1 percent, weighed down by a 1.4 percent fall in the materials sector. Chinese exports unexpectedly fell 14.6 per cent from a year ago in March, versus expectations for an 8.2 percent gain.

The ASX 200 is up 0.5 percent, boosted by strong gains in the energy and materials sectors.

The ASX 200 is up 1.3 percent at mid-session, with almost every sector trading higher ahead of today’s Reserve Bank interest rate meeting.

The ASX 200 has finished up 0.5%, failing to cling on to earlier gains after the Reserve Bank decided to leave the cash rate on hold at 2.25%.

Local shares have shrugged off a weaker finish for US stocks overnight to post solid gains in early trade. A rebound in oil prices is helping the energy sector, while healthcare is the best improved group. Miners are lagging after a fall in iron ore

Local shares have finished a holiday shortened week on a strong note rising by 0.6% as confidence grew in the idea that the RBA will cut rates on Tuesday. Over the course of a volatile week the ASX 200 shed 0.3%.

Every ASX sector is higher in early trade on Tuesday led by the Materials sector after the PBoC announce measures aimed at supporting the Chinese property sector.

Every sector measured by the ASX ended well in the red on Monday although energy stocks were the worst decliners led by Caltex (CTX) whose shares ended down by 10% after US energy giant Chevron sold down their 50% stake.

The ASX 200 is down 1.4 percent, with every sector trading in negative territory. The financial and materials sectors are the biggest drags on the market.

Local shares retreated today following weak leads from Wall Street and Europe. Financial stocks were the biggest losers, with the sector plunging 2 percent.

The ASX 200 is up 0.3 percent, boosted by strong gains from the mining and energy sectors.

The ASX 200 has closed up 0.2 percent, helped by a rebound in commodity prices. The materials sector was the best performer, climbing 0.6 percent.

The ASX 200 is down 0.10 percent, held back by falls in the energy and materials sectors.

The ASX 200 has finished up 1.9 percent, boosted by strong hints from the US Federal Reserve that it won’t be raising rates anytime soon. Financials stocks led the charge, rallying 2.4 percent.

The ASX 200 is rallying 1.5 percent, boosted by hints from the US Federal Reserve that an interest rate hike is still months away.

The RBA minutes left the door open for more rate cuts which saw banks thrive. The Healthcare was dragged lower by Sirtex Medical, whose shares halved in value after a clinical trial was snubbed by investors.

Local shares are enjoying a solid rebound after a sluggish start to the trading week. Healthcare stocks are being held back most by Sirtex Medical while energy companies are higher despite weaker oil prices.

Investors take a wary approach ahead of the US Fed meeting. The key will be whether or not the Fed refines its timing for a rate rise.

The ASX 200 is down 0.7 percent, weighed down by heavy falls in the banking, materials and energy sectors.

The share market has finished at the highs of the day, helped by strong gains from the banks and a rebound in energy stocks.

The ASX 200 is up 0.6 percent, buoyed by gains in the Financial and Telecommunication sectors. However, the market is being held back by weakness in the energy and materials sectors.

The ASX 200 has following Wall St into the red, dropping about 1 percent. The materials sector is the biggest drag, plunging 2.9 percent on the back of weaker commodity prices.

The ASX 200 has closed up just 2 points, held back by falls in the mining and energy sectors. IT stocks were the standout, jumping 1 percent, while the Consumer Discretionary sector was hit the hardest, falling 1 percent.

The ASX 200 is down 0.9 percent, hurt by heavy falls in the materials and financial sectors. Investors remain cautious with expectations the US Feb may raise rates sooner rather than later, following the release of better-than-expected jobs data.

The ASX 200 has tumbled 1.3 percent with every sector finishing weaker. Investors were cautious amid expectations the US Federal Reserve may raise rates sooner rather than later.

Wall Street ends choppy session in positive territory ahead of Friday’s employment report. Overnight, the ECB announced a trillion-dollar plan to buy government bonds and other debt.

The ASX 200 is down 0.5 percent, weighed down by heavy falls in the resources sector. Financials are also trading weaker, with the sector down 0.4 percent.

The ASX 200 is trading weaker for a third straight day, falling 0.3 percent. The materials sector is the biggest drag on the market, down 1 percent.

The ASX 200 has finished up 2 points. The Consumer Staples is the strongest sector, rallying by 1.34%, while the Materials is the weakest, losing 0.39%.