Business
Markets
As it happened: New Victorian lockdowns wipe out ASX gains
The ASX 200 took a dive to finish flat on confirmation stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions would be reimposed across Metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire Council.
- by Alex Druce
Latest
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8@eight: ASX set for gains as China optimism drives markets higher; RBA on tap
What happened overnight and what is ahead for the Australian sharemarket.
- by Kyle Rodda
World markets
ASX set to rise as Wall Street jumps; Amazon shares hit record high
Amazon crosses the $US3000 a share mark while Wall Street is boosted on a rebound in US services industry activity in June and expectations of a revival in China's economy.
- by Caroline Valetkevitch
Investing
The Short Squeeze: Approaching a fiscal cliff
This week Alex Druce is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss how markets will handle the end of government stimulus.
- by Alex Druce
Opinion
World markets
Reality check: Booming sharemarkets are about to face a big test
We will soon have the first full insight into the worst impacts of the coronavirus on America’s biggest listed companies, which will be a big test for the exuberant world markets, including in Australia.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Markets Live
As it happened: Border blues sap ASX as Asian markets surge
The ASX 200 closed 0.7% lower ahead of the closure of the NSW-Victorian border because of coronavirus. Other Asian markets surged.
- by Alex Druce and Dominic Powell
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8@eight: ASX set for negative start to week; $A rises
What happened overnight and what is ahead for the Australian sharemarket.
- by Kyle Rodda
World markets
Hedge fund king Ray Dalio says capital markets are no longer 'free'
Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, says recent central bank actions mean capital markets are no longer working in traditional ways.
- by Katherine Burton, Erik Schatzker and Hema Parmar
Opinion
World markets
Alphabet soup: Using a letter to predict an economic recovery spells trouble
When recessions arrive, people always try to jam them into Vs, Ws, Us, Ls or even bathtubs. But letters may not be the best way to look at the global economy's road to recovery from the pandemic.
- by Daniel Moss
Markets Live
As it happened: ASX edges higher to add 2.6% for the week
The Aussie sharemarket added 0.4% in a subdued final session that brought gains for the week to 2.6%.
- by Alex Druce
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8@eight: ASX set for gains after Wall Street jobs rally
What happened overnight and what is ahead for the Australian sharemarket.
- by Kyle Rodda