http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/Finance/Markets Latest Markets articles. en Fri, 25 May 2012 14:35:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/A_slightly_lower_on_European_sentiment_754033.html The Australian dollar is slightly lower, as the market awaits clearer news on the euro zone debt crisis. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:22:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/A_slightly_lower_on_European_sentiment_754033.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_fall_on_Greece_China_loans_754032.html The Australian share market relinquished early gains to close around 0.6 per cent lower. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:21:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_fall_on_Greece_China_loans_754032.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_shares_close_lower_754010.html Australian shares closed lower amid ongoing concerns about Greece's place in the euro zone. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:21:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_shares_close_lower_754010.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/US_dollar_peaks_amid_Greece_exit_rumours_753968.html The USD has extended its gains against the euro as Europe struggles to contain Greece's debt crisis. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:41:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/US_dollar_peaks_amid_Greece_exit_rumours_753968.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Citigroup_to_trim_stake_in_Akbank_753960.html US banking giant Citigroup says it plans to cut its investment in Turkey's Akbank by half. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:37:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Citigroup_to_trim_stake_in_Akbank_753960.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_lose_early_gains_753933.html The Australian share market has fallen into negative territory . Fri, 25 May 2012 02:45:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_lose_early_gains_753933.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_higher_on_Monti_comments_753890.html The Aust share market has opened higher after the Italian PM said Greece was likely to stay in the Eurozone. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:00:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_stocks_higher_on_Monti_comments_753890.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_shares_open_higher_753886.html The Australian share market has opened higher. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:35:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/Aust_shares_open_higher_753886.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/A_lower_as_negativity_continues_753869.html The Australian dollar is lower as negative economic news blunts the currency's ability to lock in any gains. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:05:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/25/A_lower_as_negativity_continues_753869.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/AUD_in_tight_range_753698.html The $AUD has fallen to a fresh six-month low on further negative developments in the euro zone. Thu, 24 May 2012 07:58:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/AUD_in_tight_range_753698.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/A_slightly_lower_after_EU_summit_753627.html The Australian dollar is slightly lower and trading is in a tight range throughout the morning. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:50:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/A_slightly_lower_after_EU_summit_753627.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Aust_stocks_higher_despite_mixed_leads_753623.html The Australian share market has opened slightly higher, led by major resources companies. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:35:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Aust_stocks_higher_despite_mixed_leads_753623.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/A_lower_as_euro_zone_pessimism_persists_753562.html The Australian dollar fell to a new six-month low on pessimism about the outcome of a Euro leaders summit. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:21:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/A_lower_as_euro_zone_pessimism_persists_753562.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_753538.html The Australian market looks set to open higher after a mixed result on Wall Street. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:24:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/24/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_753538.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Stocks_tumble_on_fresh_Greek_exit_fears_753369.html Australian stocks tumbled on fears about a possible Greek exit from the euro zone. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:44:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Stocks_tumble_on_fresh_Greek_exit_fears_753369.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/AUD_dives_on_Greek_fears_753367.html The Australian dollar has tumbled more than 1.5 US cents to its lowest level since November. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:42:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/AUD_dives_on_Greek_fears_753367.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_shares_close_lower_753325.html Australian shares have closed lower, shedding modest gains in earlier trading. Wed, 23 May 2012 06:31:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_shares_close_lower_753325.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_stocks_lower_at_noon_753280.html Australian stocks are almost one per cent lower, despite staging a partial recovery in morning trade. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:54:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_stocks_lower_at_noon_753280.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/AUD_plummets_to_new_six-month_low_753276.html The Australian dollar has fallen 1.5 US Cents as nervousness grows over Europe's debt crisis. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:51:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/AUD_plummets_to_new_six-month_low_753276.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_shares_open_lower_753224.html The Australian share market has opened more than half of a percent lower. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:34:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_shares_open_lower_753224.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_market_to_open_lower_753168.html The Australian market looks set to open lower following Dow Jones and Nasdaq falls overnight. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:47:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Australian_market_to_open_lower_753168.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/A_falls_as_euro_zone_hopes_fade_753167.html The Australian dollar has fallen one US cent as hopes for a resolution to the eurozone crisis faded. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:45:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/A_falls_as_euro_zone_hopes_fade_753167.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Oil_prices_slide_on_profit-taking_753151.html Oil has recoiled, hit by profit-taking and the stronger dollar on the eve of a meeting in Brussels. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:41:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/23/Oil_prices_slide_on_profit-taking_753151.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/A_higher_on_euro_and_China_comments_752976.html The Australian dollar rose on slightly more optimistic sentiment towards the euro zone. Tue, 22 May 2012 08:41:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/A_higher_on_euro_and_China_comments_752976.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Australian_shares_close_firmer_752935.html Australian shares closed more than one per cent firmer, due to stronger energy and resources stocks. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:57:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Australian_shares_close_firmer_752935.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/A_higher_as_optimism_over_Europe_grows_752860.html The Australian dollar is higher as hopes rise that Greece will stay in the euro zone. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:39:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/A_higher_as_optimism_over_Europe_grows_752860.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Market_up_on_energy_resources_strength_752839.html The Australian share market climbed higher thanks to strength among energy and resources stocks. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:47:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Market_up_on_energy_resources_strength_752839.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Australian_shares_open_higher_752793.html The Australian share market has opened more than half a per cent higher. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:42:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Australian_shares_open_higher_752793.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_752759.html The Australian market looks set to open higher after European markets rose overnight. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:12:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/Australian_market_set_to_open_higher_752759.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/A_above_99_US_cents_as_optimism_returns_752725.html The Australian dollar has headed back above 99.00 US cents amid optimism about the eurozone. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:41:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/22/A_above_99_US_cents_as_optimism_returns_752725.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_rises_slightly_on_Spanish_news_752566.html The Australian dollar has lifted slightly to remain back above US 98 cents after its recent big drop. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:08:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_rises_slightly_on_Spanish_news_752566.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Australian_shares_close_higher_752517.html After big drops last week, Australian shares have closed around three-quarters of a per cent higher. Mon, 21 May 2012 06:46:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Australian_shares_close_higher_752517.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_grinding_higher_as_pessimism_wanes_752441.html The Australian dollar is bouncing back from six-month lows as the market mood improves. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:03:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_grinding_higher_as_pessimism_wanes_752441.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Shares_up_almost_05_after_G8_752439.html AUS share market was almost half a per cent higher after leaders said they want Greece in the euro zone. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:52:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Shares_up_almost_05_after_G8_752439.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Aust_shares_open_high_752374.html The Australian share market has opened more than half a per cent higher. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:37:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Aust_shares_open_high_752374.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_higher_after_G8_comments_752319.html The Australian dollar rebounded from its six-month lows after G8 leaders vowed to promote growth. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:08:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_higher_after_G8_comments_752319.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_rebounds_from_six-month_low_752295.html The Australian dollar has rebounded from its six-month low, trading at 98.39 US cents. Sun, 20 May 2012 20:42:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/A_rebounds_from_six-month_low_752295.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Aust_share_market_may_open_flat_752266.html The Australian share market is likely to open flat to slightly weaker today. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:16:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/21/Aust_share_market_may_open_flat_752266.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/A_a_chance_of_getting_back_above_parity_751628.html The Aust dollar could be trading as low as 84.00 US cents, or as high as 106.00 US cents by the end of 2012. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:41:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/A_a_chance_of_getting_back_above_parity_751628.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/Aust_stocks_close_sharply_lower_751627.html The Aust share market fell sharply to its lowest level for six months as investors fear euro zone troubles. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:41:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/Aust_stocks_close_sharply_lower_751627.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/Aust_shares_close_at_2012_all_time_low_751598.html Aust shares have closed at their lowest level for 2012 in response to falls on Europe's main stock markets. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:55:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/Aust_shares_close_at_2012_all_time_low_751598.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/Aust_stocks_continue_to_tumble_751538.html Australian stocks continued to tumble at noon after local investors panicked over the debt crisis in Europe. Fri, 18 May 2012 03:33:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/Aust_stocks_continue_to_tumble_751538.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/Spanish_bank_woes_send_A_lower_751537.html The Aust dollar has fallen to an six month low as fears of a worsening Euro debt crisis hit global markets. Fri, 18 May 2012 03:33:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/Spanish_bank_woes_send_A_lower_751537.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/Aust_shares_open_lower_751493.html Australian stocks have opened more than 1.5 per cent lower following more big falls on Wall Street. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:54:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/Aust_shares_open_lower_751493.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/A_down_on_Euro_fears_751459.html The Aussie dollar has fallen below 99 US cents amid Eurozone fears. Thu, 17 May 2012 22:24:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/A_down_on_Euro_fears_751459.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/Brent_oil_price_hits_six-month_lows_751402.html The price of Brent crude has retreated, hitting the lowest level for over five months. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:54:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/18/Brent_oil_price_hits_six-month_lows_751402.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/A_rises_after_Fed_hints_about_stimulus_751292.html The Aust dollar is higher but below parity, after the US Fed Reserve said it may stimulate the US economy. Thu, 17 May 2012 08:37:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/A_rises_after_Fed_hints_about_stimulus_751292.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Aust_stocks_close_slightly_lower_751291.html The Aust share market closed slightly lower as Asian markets rallied and concerns about Greece's eased. Thu, 17 May 2012 08:37:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Aust_stocks_close_slightly_lower_751291.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/CBA_set_to_post_first_7bn_bank_profit_751263.html The CBA is on track to be the first of the big four to post a $7 billion full year profit. Thu, 17 May 2012 06:48:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/CBA_set_to_post_first_7bn_bank_profit_751263.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/A_higher_in_quiet_trade_751201.html The Aust dollar has moved higher in a quiet trading day, but remains below parity with its US counterpart. Thu, 17 May 2012 03:36:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/A_higher_in_quiet_trade_751201.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Aust_stocks_fall_again_751198.html The Australian market had lost value by noon, following weak overnight leads from the US and Europe. Thu, 17 May 2012 03:33:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Aust_stocks_fall_again_751198.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Gold_futures_slump_751140.html Gold futures on Wednesday slumped for the 11th time in 13 trading sessions, ending at a 10-month low. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:52:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Gold_futures_slump_751140.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Greece_worries_sink_US_markets_751139.html US stocks gave up early gains on positive US economic data to sink lower Wednesday. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:52:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Greece_worries_sink_US_markets_751139.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Copper_closes_lower_751138.html Copper closed lower on the London Metal Exchange Wednesday. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:52:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Copper_closes_lower_751138.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Oil_under_pressure_from_eurozone_crisis_751137.html Oil prices are backing away from multi-month lows. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:52:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Oil_under_pressure_from_eurozone_crisis_751137.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Aust_shares_open_marginally_higher_751132.html Aust stocks opened marginally higher after the CBA posted $A 1.7 bil profit for the three months to March. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:50:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/Aust_shares_open_marginally_higher_751132.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/A_higher_on_positive_US_housing_data_751105.html The Aussie dollar has moved back above 99 US cents following the release of positive American housing data. Wed, 16 May 2012 21:52:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/A_higher_on_positive_US_housing_data_751105.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/A_slightly_higher_despite_Greek_woes_751087.html The Australian dollar has moved back above 99 US cents despite a continuing slump in global stock markets. Wed, 16 May 2012 20:57:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/17/A_slightly_higher_despite_Greek_woes_751087.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/16/A_down_one_US_cent_as_Greek_poll_looms_750983.html The Australian dollar has fallen back below parity for the third time in as many days. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:54:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/16/A_down_one_US_cent_as_Greek_poll_looms_750983.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/16/Australian_shares_close_lower_750923.html Australian stocks closed at a two-month low, after one of its sharpest one-day percentage falls this year. Wed, 16 May 2012 06:28:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/16/Australian_shares_close_lower_750923.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/16/A_lower_as_Greek_heads_for_election_750856.html The Australian dollar has traded in a narrow range after falling sharply overnight. Wed, 16 May 2012 03:01:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/16/A_lower_as_Greek_heads_for_election_750856.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/16/Australian_shares_open_lower_750826.html The Australian share market has opened lower on Wednesday after overnight falls on Wall Street. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:47:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/16/Australian_shares_open_lower_750826.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/16/A_down_as_Greek_talks_fail_750768.html Australian dollar is almost 0.7 of a US cent lower after talks between Greece's political parties failed. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:49:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/16/A_down_as_Greek_talks_fail_750768.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/16/Australian_market_preview_750767.html Aust market looks set to open lower following falls on US markets overnight and political turmoil in Greece. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:48:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/16/Australian_market_preview_750767.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/A_gets_a_boost_from_German_growth_data_750571.html The Aust dollar rose back above parity with the US dollar after it got a boost in late afternoon trade. Tue, 15 May 2012 08:06:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/A_gets_a_boost_from_German_growth_data_750571.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/Australian_shares_close_lower_750550.html Australian stocks closed lower on Tuesday, dragged down by a weaker resources sector. Tue, 15 May 2012 06:43:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/Australian_shares_close_lower_750550.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/Greek_woes_keep_A_below_parity_750488.html The Aust dollar traded in a tight range after concerns about Greece's debt crisis saw it fall below parity. Tue, 15 May 2012 03:07:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/Greek_woes_keep_A_below_parity_750488.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/Greeces_woes_weigh_on_Australian_shares_750482.html Australian stocks were almost one per cent lower at noon due to concerns about the future of the euro zone Tue, 15 May 2012 02:38:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/Greeces_woes_weigh_on_Australian_shares_750482.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/Australian_stocks_open_lower_750444.html Australian stocks opened lower, with local market players taking their cues from a poor night on Wall St. Tue, 15 May 2012 01:14:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/Australian_stocks_open_lower_750444.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/Australian_market_preview_750404.html The Australian market looks set to open lower following falls on US markets overnight. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:36:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/Australian_market_preview_750404.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/A_below_parity_as_Greek_fears_mount_750403.html $A has fallen back below parity with its US counterpart as fears mount that Greece will exit the euro zone. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:36:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/15/A_below_parity_as_Greek_fears_mount_750403.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/A_falls_hits_five-month_low_750210.html The Australian dollar fell below parity with the US dollar for the first time in almost five months Mon, 14 May 2012 09:06:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/A_falls_hits_five-month_low_750210.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/Aust_shares_close_750178.html The Australian share market has closed higher, with gains by telco and financial stocks. Mon, 14 May 2012 06:41:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/Aust_shares_close_750178.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/Rise_in_finance_for_new_dwellings_750126.html The latest housing finance figures for March contain some positives for the residential building industry. Mon, 14 May 2012 03:19:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/Rise_in_finance_for_new_dwellings_750126.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/A_falls_below_parity_750122.html The Australian dollar has fallen below parity for the first time in almost five months. Mon, 14 May 2012 03:12:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/A_falls_below_parity_750122.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/Aust_stocks_open_higher_750086.html Local stocks have opened firmer with market players buoyed by the Chinese central bank. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:51:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/Aust_stocks_open_higher_750086.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/JPMorgan_admits_credibility_at_stake_750060.html JPMorgan Chase's CEO has admitted that a $US2 billion ($A1.99 billion) loss on derivatives trades. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:33:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/JPMorgan_admits_credibility_at_stake_750060.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/A_down_on_Greek_woes_750058.html The $A has fallen closer to parity with the $US as political turmoil continues in Greece. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:28:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/14/A_down_on_Greek_woes_750058.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/11/Europe_fears_drag_A_close_to_parity_749337.html Fears of a new financial crisis before Greece's elections sent the $A perilously close to parity with USD. Fri, 11 May 2012 09:13:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/11/Europe_fears_drag_A_close_to_parity_749337.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/11/European_concerns_pull_the_A_down_749156.html The Australian dollar has fallen as concerns linger around the Greek political situation. Thu, 10 May 2012 22:53:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/11/European_concerns_pull_the_A_down_749156.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/11/Key_overseas_finance_markers_749155.html The NY stock market has closed slightly higher, with final figures for the Dow Jones and S and P up. Thu, 10 May 2012 22:53:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/11/Key_overseas_finance_markers_749155.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/10/A_up_on_strong_jobs_data_748953.html A surprise drop in unemployment has pushed the $A higher and away from parity with its US counterpart. Thu, 10 May 2012 08:52:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/10/A_up_on_strong_jobs_data_748953.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/10/Greek_uncertainty_sends_A_towards_US1_748921.html The $A was staying comfortably above $US1.00 but everything changed after the Greek elections. Thu, 10 May 2012 06:10:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/10/Greek_uncertainty_sends_A_towards_US1_748921.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/10/Wall_Street_pares_losses_748829.html US stocks have pared early sharp losses to close with moderate losses after Greece's bailout was confirmed. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:27:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/10/Wall_Street_pares_losses_748829.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/10/A_lower_on_Greek_concerns_748826.html The $A continues to push downwards on fears that Greek politicians will be unable to form a govt. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:21:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/10/A_lower_on_Greek_concerns_748826.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/09/A_down_on_budget_comments_748554.html The $A has fallen almost one US cent on commentary on the budget and concerns about euro zone debt. Wed, 09 May 2012 02:47:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/09/A_down_on_budget_comments_748554.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/09/Key_overseas_finance_markers_748447.html The NY stock market in has closed lower, with final figures for the Dow Jones and S &P down. Tue, 08 May 2012 22:55:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/09/Key_overseas_finance_markers_748447.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/Dollar_higher_despite_Euro_fears_748208.html The Australian dollar has moved slightly higher, recovering some of the gains lost in Monday's sell-off. Tue, 08 May 2012 09:08:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/Dollar_higher_despite_Euro_fears_748208.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/Aust_share_market_closes_slightly_higher_748163.html The Aust share market has closed slightly higher, after better than expected trading on US and Euro markets Tue, 08 May 2012 07:07:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/Aust_share_market_closes_slightly_higher_748163.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/A_up_despite_weak_trade_data_748095.html The Australian dollar is almost a quarter of a US cent higher, despite weaker than expected trade data. Tue, 08 May 2012 04:19:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/A_up_despite_weak_trade_data_748095.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/Aust_stocks_013_higher_at_noon_748047.html Aus shares were slightly higher at noon, in response to a better than expected day of trading on Wall St. Tue, 08 May 2012 02:56:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/Aust_stocks_013_higher_at_noon_748047.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/Aust_stocks_open_028_higher_748020.html Aust shares opened slightly higher after gains for European stocks when their markets had a change of heart. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:58:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/Aust_stocks_open_028_higher_748020.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/A_higher_after_European_elections_747995.html The Aussie dollar is almost half a US cent higher on more positive sentiment surrounding Europe's elections. Mon, 07 May 2012 23:08:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/A_higher_after_European_elections_747995.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/Australian_market_to_open_higher_747994.html The Aussie market looks to open higher after Wall Street closed mixed and European stocks finished higher. Mon, 07 May 2012 23:08:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/08/Australian_market_to_open_higher_747994.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/07/Stocks_fall_as_Greece_is_the_word_747829.html The Aust share market has taken a beating after concerns over the euro zone and disappointing US jobs data. Mon, 07 May 2012 08:41:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/07/Stocks_fall_as_Greece_is_the_word_747829.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/07/Aust_shares_close_lower_747785.html The Aust share market has closed more than two per cent lower after a historic regime change in France. Mon, 07 May 2012 06:33:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/07/Aust_shares_close_lower_747785.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/07/Australian_market_preview_747574.html The Australian market looks set to open lower following the lead of Wall Street. Sun, 06 May 2012 22:16:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/07/Australian_market_preview_747574.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/07/A_more_than_1_US_cent_down_on_jobs_data_747572.html The Australian dollar is more than 1 US cent lower, on disappointing US jobs data, and elections in Europe. Sun, 06 May 2012 22:13:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/05/07/A_more_than_1_US_cent_down_on_jobs_data_747572.html