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Stocks fall on China growth

The Australian share market closed firmly in the red after weaker base metals prices and a downwards revision of China's economic growth target weighed on mining stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX20..

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RBA keeps rates at 4.25%

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate at 4.25 per cent at its March board meeting. The last time the central bank cut the official interest rate was a quarter per cent cut in Decembe..

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Westpac to slash 119 jobs

Westpac Banking Corporation has confirmed plans to send 119 technology jobs overseas to cut costs. A Westpac spokesman said on Tuesday staff working in the affected parts of the bank were told last..

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US stocks slip overnight

US stocks have fallen on worries about the slowing global economy after China lowered its growth estimate eclipsed positive numbers on the US services sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dippe..

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RBA tipped to hold rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to hold interest rates at their current level when it meets on Tuesday. An AAP survey of 13 economists last week revealed all expected the RBA to hol..

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