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Bonds firm ahead of Fed announcement

The bond market is slightly firmer ahead of the conclusion of what is expected to be a very important US Federal Reserve meeting. Speculation is mounting that the Fed could signal an interest rate ..

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Banks pull share market lower

The share market has closed lower as investors pulled out of bank stocks in anticipation of a rise in interest interest rates in the United States. Investors are speculating the US Federal Reserve ..

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Market flat at noon

The Australian share market is flat as gains in mining stocks offset weakness elsewhere in the market. Chinese iron ore rebounded from five year lows overnight to push back above $US85 a tonne, whi..

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RBA shows concern over housing market

The RBA is increasingly worried about the possibility that speculation in the housing market could derail the economic outlook. Of course, the central bank would never use a word like "worry". I..

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Consumer confidence slides 1.8%

Consumer confidence has dipped to its lowest level in more than a month despite an improvement in the unemployment rate. ANZ's latest weekly reading on how consumers feel dropped 1.8 per cent in th..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday: ARI - ARRIUM - in a trading halt at 65 cents Miner and steelmaker Arrium is asking its shareholders to cough up more than $750 millio..

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