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US sell-off drags down Aussie market

The Australian share market has closed sharply lower after a fall in technology stocks on United States markets caused a wider sell-off on Wall Street. Markets in Asia also fell as investors dumped..

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China’s inflation rate accelerates

China's inflation rate accelerated to 2.4 per cent year-on-year in March, the government says, driven by higher food prices. The increase in the consumer price index (CPI) announced by the National..

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Equity markets sell-off lowers dollar

The Australian dollar is back below 94 US cents following a fall in global equity markets. At 1200 AEST on Friday, the local currency was trading at 93.77 US cents, down from 94.38 cents on Thursda..

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Aussie dollar above 94 US cents

The Australian dollar remains above 94 US cents following stronger-than-expected jobs figures. At 0700 AEST on Friday, the local currency was trading at 94.14 US cents, down from 94.38 cents on Thu..

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Commodities markets summary

A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: ENERGY Oil prices dipped, weighed down by signs some Libyan crude exports will resume soon and weak trade data in China, the world's sec..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - The tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index led US stocks sharply lower as anxiety about pricey technology equities return with a vengeance and drag..

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