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Aussie shares close flat

The Australian share market has closed almost flat, into a busy week of key economic data, including gross domestic product (GDP) figures on Wednesday. At the close on Monday, the benchmark S&P..

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Share market modestly higher

The share market is modestly higher as investors hope upcoming central bank meetings provide further support for low interest rates. With little news to stimulate trade, the market's recent positiv..

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Imports weigh on manufacturing activity

Manufacturing in Australia took a backward step in August, hurt by competition from imports, the high Australian dollar and caution among businesses. The Australian Industry Group's Performance of ..

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Inflation beginning to slow

SYDNEY, Sept 1 AAP - Prices of goods and services were fairly flat in August, making the chance of an interest rate hike less likely. The flat result for the latest TD Securities/Melbourne Institut..

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Australian market set to open flat

The Australian sharemarket is tipped for a flat start ahead of a major week of data that will indicate how the economy is travelling. The September share price index futures contract is down two po..

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