The Australian share market had a solid finish to the week as bets on a rate cut next Tuesday remained strong. See how the day unfolded on our business blog.
Why the Reserve Bank is wary of rocketing real estate prices
Inflation is declining and global growth is under a cloud but feeding rate cuts into an already hot property market is likely to spark another buying frenzy and even higher prices. That could throw doubt on the RBA's ability to provide the number of cuts pencilled in for this year.
US puts 90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffs with China — as it happened
The US treasury secretary has announced a 90-day pause in so-called "reciprocal" tariffs between the US and China, while the two nations negotiate a longer-term deal. See how events unfolded on our markets blog.
'We've hit the lottery': Businesses cash in on Labor's home battery rebate
Consumers will see the price for home batteries slashed by the federal government. With a mandate to address climate change, investment in renewables is expected to soar.
ASX closes up ahead of US trade talks with China — as it happened
Australian shares closed higher on Friday ahead of this weekend's US trade talks with China, while US shares extend recent gains as Donald Trump's administration strikes its first post "Liberation Day" deal. Look back on the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog.
ASX closes higher amid optimism about trade deals — as it happened
The Australian share market closed higher after the the US president foreshadowed a major trade deal to be announced on Friday, with reports that it is with the UK. Look back on the day's events and insights on the ABC News markets blog.
NAB profit falls 2.5pc, ASX closes up buoyed by US-China talks to 'de-escalate' trade war — as it happened
The ASX closed up after the US and China confirmed they will hold negotiations this week in an attempt to scale back their trade war. National Australia Bank's half-year profit drops 2.5 per cent. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ASX closes slightly lower, building approvals dropped by 8.8pc in March — as it happened
Local shares slipped backwards on Tuesday, while data showed building approvals fell by 8.8 per cent in March. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ASX falls sharply on Westpac disappointment and tumbling oil price, Australian dollar keeps climbing — as it happened
The ASX dropped 1 per cent as banks and oil stocks were sold off, while the Australian dollar continues to climb to a 5-month high. See how the day unfolded on our business and markets blog.
Share market closes at two-month high as China says it's open to trade talks with US — As it happened
The Australian share market closed at a two-month high after China said it was evaluating multiple approaches by the Trump administration for trade talks. US stocks continued to reclaim ground from their post-tariff losses. But Amazon's shares fell in extended trade.
Upbeat earnings from Meta and Microsoft boost local tech — as it happened
The ASX eked out a small gain, as strong rises in the local tech sector were offset by widespread falls in mining and energy. Here's how the day unfolded on the ABC News live markets blog.
US economy shrinks in first quarter of Trump's second term
A flood of imports into the United States ahead of the Trump administration's tariffs have dampened economic growth.
Inflation 'clears way' for RBA interest rate cut in May — as it happened
Economists continue to forecast a rate cut when the Reserve Bank meets in just under three weeks. The US posted a record trade deficit for March ahead of the imposition of tariffs. Here's how the session unfolded on our markets blog.
Australian share market closes higher after Trump eases auto tariffs — as it happened
The ASX has closed about 8,000 points for the first time in almost eight weeks after the US commerce secretary says tariffs on some auto part imports will be reduced, easing the impact on American automakers. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ASX closes higher, S&P warns Australia's triple-A credit rating at risk — as it happened
The ASX closed 0.4 per cent higher. Ratings agency S&P warned election promises may pressure Australia's credit rating. See how the day unfolded on our live blog.
ASX closes on four-week high before Anzac Day long weekend — as it happened
The local share market has closed on a four-week high ahead of the Anzac Day long weekend. Global stocks rallied following the US president apparently softening his stance on China and the Federal Reserve. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
ASX rallies on tariff relief hopes while gold falls
Australian shares rallied after Wall Street regained ground on hopes of a trade war de-escalation. Gold miners fell as the price of the metal plunged from record highs.
IMF downgrades Australia's growth, with tariffs to hit US hardest
The International Monetary Fund says the US will be hardest hit by its own increased tariffs, which the organisation says is the biggest upheaval to global trade in 80 years.
ASX closes flat, CBA and gold hit record highs — as it happened
The ASX clawed back early losses to close flat supported by CBA and gold stocks. See how the day unfolded on our live blog.
Trump says US Federal Reserve boss' termination 'cannot come fast enough'
The president has placed the head of the US central bank in his sights, floating a move that could cause market chaos and undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve.
Australian share market closes higher following jobs data — as it happened
Australian shares ended the day higher, as the latest labour force data shows employment increasing by 32,000. Wall Street fell again, as tariff fears continue.