Investors face tougher chase for yield as RBA joins sub-1pc club
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Investors face tougher chase for yield as RBA joins sub-1pc club
The hunt for yield just got tougher as the RBA cut the cash rate to a historic low of 0.75 per cent, reducing the cost of borrowing for the third...
RBA cuts rate to 1.25pc, ends record run of inertia
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RBA cuts rate to 1.25pc, ends record run of inertia
The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate to 1.25pc, the first move since they were cut to a previous record low of 1.5pc in August 2016.
RBA holds rates at 1.5pc ahead of election
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RBA holds rates at 1.5pc ahead of election
The RBA has left the official interest rates unchanged at 1.5 per cent, resisting pressure to cut before the election and extending the record run of...
Quarterly revenue boost for Amazon, Microsoft and Facebook
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Quarterly revenue boost for Amazon, Microsoft and Facebook
Amazon's first-quarter revenue from cloud computing and advertising almost doubled year-on-year, while Microsoft and Facebook revenue increases...
Economists tip rate cut before Federal Election
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Economists tip rate cut before Federal Election
Weaker than expected inflation for the first quarter of 2019 has boosted expectations the RBA will cut the cash rate when it meets next month.
Auto group merger tipped to proceed despite AHG caution
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Auto group merger tipped to proceed despite AHG caution
The proposed merger of automotive rivals Automotive Holdings Group and AP Eagers would help offset short-term sector weakness by expanding AHG's...
RBA downplays economic effect of house price slide
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RBA downplays economic effect of house price slide
The RBA believes labour market improvements will offset Melbourne and Sydney house price falls, but it may be underestimating property's economic...
Rio books 2pc profit boost amid miners' coal retreat
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Rio books 2pc profit boost amid miners' coal retreat
A shift away from coal mining by the majors was a key feature of fiscal 2018 and is reflected in Rio Tinto's 2pc jump in full-year earnings.
Boral pins hopes on infrastructure pipeline
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Boral pins hopes on infrastructure pipeline
Weakening residential construction activity dampened Boral's profits for the half-year ending 31 December 2018, but infrastructure projects will...
Investors optimistic as US, China trade talks continue
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Investors optimistic as US, China trade talks continue
US and Chinese negotiators have met for a fifth straight day as the two sides race against a March 1 deadline to reach agreement and prevent a...
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