6 d. ago Banks and retailers send ASX lower despite mining rally and Wall Street rebound

Australian investors had a jittery start to trading, failing to track a market rebound in the US after Donald Trump said things with China “will all be fine.”

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6 d. ago ASX moves higher as mining rally offsets slump for banks, retailers

Investors sent mining company share prices sharply higher on Tuesday, helping to blunt losses by the big banks and retailers.

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2 w. ago ASX finishes little changed; BHP shares fall on China concerns

Reports that China’s state-run iron ore buyer has put a momentary ban on all new cargoes from the Australian mining giant were weighing on the bourse.

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2 w. ago ASX finishes lower after RBA decision; Seven, Southern Cross rally

The Australian sharemarket turned red, pushed down by energy and financial stocks, after the Reserve Bank left interest rates unchanged on Tuesday afternoon.

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3 w. ago ASX finishes lower after inflation report; banks and retailers decline

The Australian sharemarket declined after consumer prices rose more than expected last month, supporting the case for the RBA to keep interest rates on hold.

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3 w. ago ASX extends losses after inflation report; banks and tech stocks decline

The Australian sharemarket has extended its losses after a report showed inflation rose more than expected last month, supporting the case for the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold.

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