6 d. ago ASX tempers gains, but still up $105 billion as it went from fear to frenzy

The Australian sharemarket has slowed its rally, but was still sharply higher at lunchtime after Wall Street had its third-best day since World War II following Donald Trump’s stunning tariffs reversal.

Economics

8 d. ago ASX set to fall after Wall Street’s rally is wiped out as Trump confirms 104pc China tariffs

The Australian sharemarket is set to give up most of Tuesday’s gains at the open this morning after another wild session on Wall Street.

Politics

8 d. ago ASX set to fall after Wall Street’s furious rally is wiped out

The big question remains centred on how long the US president will keep his stiff tariffs on other countries, which would raise prices for domestic shoppers and slow the economy.

Politics

2 w. ago Miners, bank slump as ASX tumbles; Todd Sampson to exit Qantas

Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a US economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.

Politics

2 w. ago ASX loses more than $40b as investors brace for ‘Liberation Day’

Mining giants BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue all plunged, as investors worry about the hit to global growth from US Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.

Economics

2 w. ago Miners, bank slump as ASX falls; Todd Sampson to exit Qantas

Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a US economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.

Politics

2 w. ago ASX set to fall as Wall Street tumbles; Todd Sampson to stand down from Qantas board

Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a US economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.

Politics

4 w. ago ASX jumps as Fed sparks Wall Street rally; Banks, tech stocks gain

The Australian sharemarket opened with strong gains after a rally on Wall Street as Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell calmed tariff-wary investors.

Politics

4 w. ago ASX set to fall as tech darlings weigh down Wall Street; Google’s $50b deal

Back down goes Wall Street, and its former superstars are once again leading the way.

Economics