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Aust shares edge lower

The share market has fallen despite making up some of the early losses incurred due to a negative lead from Wall Street.The US market fell on Friday as investors worried about excessively high valuati..

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Aussie bonds up on weak US jobs data

Australian bond futures prices are higher and continue to trade within a tight range ahead of key local economic data.Bond prices rallied on the back of Friday's disappointing US employment figures wh..

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Aust construction still in contraction

Australia's construction industry remains in decline but there are signs of improvement. The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Performance of Construction Index rose 2.0 points..

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Commodities markets summary

A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: ENERGY Oil prices advanced due to a solid US jobs report and continued doubt about the prospects for a full recovery of Libyan exports. ..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - The Nasdaq Composite Index tumbled more than 2.5 per cent, as investors overlooked a solid US jobs report to sell off prominent names from ac..

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