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Fewer Australians are able to put away savings each month and more people are anxious about finding a new job within a couple of months if they need to, a survey has found.

Australian CEOs expect another weak year for business growth, a survey shows.

Gold futures have eased a bit, locking in the first weekly loss since early December as the Federal Reserve said it would continue to pare its bond-buying program.

The Australian dollar has rebounded after concerns over emerging markets sent the currency below 87 US cents over the weekend.

The share market recovered from early losses to edge slightly into positive territory as investors searched for stronger direction.

Journalists and lawyers will soon be able to use electronic devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones to access the internet and social media in Western Australian courts.

The cash rate is expected to stay on hold as the Reserve Bank gauges the effects of previous cuts and the falling Australian dollar.

Department store owner Myer says its proposed merger with rival David Jones would have created a business with more than $5 billion in sales.

Australian stocks are lower after the US Federal Reserve's decision to further taper its stimulus program added to investor concerns about the decline in emerging markets.

Gold has slid as stability in stock markets and a stronger US dollar leave less investor appetite for the safe-haven asset.

The Australian dollar has drifted higher as concerns over emerging markets dissipate.

US stocks have bolted higher on the strength of a solid report on US economic growth and banner results from Facebook that raised hopes about other technology giants.

The voters of Western Australia will learn on Monday if they are to return to the polls for a second Senate election.

The federal government has rejected a request from fruit processor SPC Ardmona to provide a $25 million lifeline.

The share market has fallen as markets around the region reacted negatively to a further reduction in US economic stimulus measures, concerns over stability in emerging markets, and figures confirming China's economic slowdown.

Gina Rinehart has retained the title of Australia's richest person, with the iron ore magnate's fortune climbing by a cool $804 million, or four per cent, to $20.3 billion in 2013.

Explosives, mining services and chemicals supplier Orica is reviewing the future of its non-mining chemicals business while contemplating a push into the iron ore sector in the Pilbara.

Fortescue Metals Group chief Nev Power has rebutted claims of increased pressure on iron ore producers, while also flagging continued strength in the price of the steel-making ingredient for the ne

Australian stocks are lower after the US Federal Reserve's decision to further taper its stimulus program added to investor concerns about the decline in emerging markets.

At a time of a fading mining investment boom, Deloitte Access Economics is pleased to see policymakers discussing Australia's creaking urban infrastructure.

Social media giant Facebook says it closed out 2013 on a solid note with a surge in profits and revenues, helped by gains in mobile advertising.

US stocks have fallen sharply, with losses deepening after the US Federal Reserve trimmed its monetary stimulus for the second month in a row.

The Australian dollar is back below 88 US cents following interest rate hikes in Turkey and South Africa and the US Federal Reserve's tapering announcement.

US oil prices have slipped after an unexpectedly large rise in US crude inventories.

Australia's second largest DSL internet service provider iiNet has taken a swipe at NBN Co, saying it has ignored input from industry experts while devising its new corporate plan.

Unions have launched a counter-attack over claims of corruption and misconduct, as the Abbott government considers how widely to extend a new inquiry.

The share market has closed higher after the central banks of India and Turkey lifted interest rates to counter a sell-off in their currencies and ease investors' concerns about the stability of emerging markets.

A slowdown in China could still be good news for Australia, a leading economist says.

Mid-tier iron ore miner Atlas Iron has lifted its forecast for shipments of iron ore in its 2014 financial year and says prices for the commodity are strong.

Oil and gas producer Drillsearch Energy has increased its 2014 production guidance by around a million barrels.

Australian shares are firmer, despite bank stocks being mixed as investors remain anxious ahead of the US central bank's expected decision to keep tapering its stimulus measures.

US stocks have finished solidly higher following a mixed bag of economic data and earnings reports, snapping a five-day losing streak for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.