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Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens said while inflation is not quite as low as it might have looked six to 12 months ago, he does not believe it is accelerating to the extent a literal reading of the latest data might suggests.

The S&P 500 Thursday jumped to a new record high on a mixed day for stocks as investors looked ahead to Friday's monthly jobs report.

The Australian dollar continues to climb after a series of stronger-than-expected economic data boosts confidence in the local economy.

The sharemarket has closed steady, as gains from better than expected retail spending and trade balance data offset falls posted in early trade.

Troubled surfwear retailer Billabong faces a potential class action from investors hurt by the dramatic decline in the fortunes of the company.

The Australian market has opened weaker due to falls by the mining giants and a soft lead from Wall Street.

A disappointing production forecast from oil giant ExxonMobil has pushed the Dow into negative territory on an otherwise flat day for US stocks.

The Australian dollar is firmer on positive local economic growth figures and renewed global risk appetite as troubles in the Ukraine appear to de-escalate.

The Australian share market has closed higher, hitting a five-and-a-half year peak.

The Australian market has rallied strongly after Russian president Vladimir Putin announced he had no plans to invade Ukraine.

US stocks have soared and investors pushed the S&P 500 to its second record close in three days on signs of easing tensions over Ukraine.

The Australian dollar is firmer as global risk appetite grows on the back of hope tension between the Ukraine and Russia is easing.

Gold prices have dropped, as easing fears over the situation in Ukraine drain trader interest in haven assets in favour of riskier bets such as stocks.

RCR Tomlinson’s strong share price has delivered a further windfall for managing director Paul Dalgleish, who has exercised another batch of options at just 39 cents per share.

The Australian share market has closed higher, underpinned by gains by the big four banks.

The Australian market has opened flat after already adjusting to the news of unrest in Ukraine.

Cash Converters has entered into a joint venture with American pawn store giant EZCORP to launch the cash converters brand in Mexico and South America.

US stocks have fallen sharply as investors recoiled from equities in the face of mounting tensions over Ukraine.

The Australian dollar is treading water as the Ukraine crisis hits appetite for riskier assets.

The sharemarket took a slight fall on the last day of the month, but enjoyed growth in February after a solid corporate earnings season.

The Australian share market has opened flat following weak overseas leads from the US.

The S&P 500 has set a new record close as buyers pushed up stocks helped by a cautiously positive view of the economy from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.

The Australian dollar is firmer, having regained some ground after slumping on weaker-than-expected business investment data.

The sharemarket has closed lower due to a worse than expected fall in business investment in the December quarter.

The Australian share market has opened flat following weak overseas leads from the US.

US stocks have finished with modest gains as investors look ahead to Thursday's congressional testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.

The Australian dollar has fallen as the greenback edges higher ahead of Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen's Congressional testimony.

Resources stocks have weighed on the local sharemarket due to investor concerns about the Chinese economy and weaker commodities prices.

The Australian share market has opened flat following weak overseas leads from the US.

Wall Street stocks have fallen following weak US economic data and a mixed outlook from JPMorgan Chase on some of its key business units.

The Australian dollar has fallen slightly as global risk appetite softens.

The sharemarket's run of seven straight days of gains is over, as a weaker iron ore price weighed on the resources sector.