The Australian dollar has rallied almost one US cent, after the US Federal Reserve raised its interest rate for the first time this year and paved the way for more rate hikes later this year.
Oil prices hit a six-week high on Wednesday, closing in on a three-year peak set in late January, on a surprise decline in US inventories, strong compliance on OPEC production cuts, and persistent
Gold rose more than one per cent from a three-week low after the US Federal Reserve increased interest rates and forecast at least two more hikes for 2018, falling short of the three more increases
Two new business groups plan to strengthen Western Australia’s economic links with innovative overseas economies, with the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce and WA Singapore Business Connect opening Perth chapters.
Online job advertising is growing at its fastest rate in 2.5 years in Western Australia, with the latest figures showing a 14.8 per cent surge in ads over the past 12 months.
The Australian dollar is back below 77 US cents, under pressure from falling metals prices, amid market caution about higher US interest rates and worries about a possible trade war.
Oil prices have climbed to their highest level in three weeks as tension in the Middle East and the possibility of further falls in Venezuelan output helped offset the impact of growing US crude pr
Gold prices fell on Tuesday as the US dollar strengthened ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting at which the US central bank is expected to raise interest rates for the first time this year.
Domestic violence leave and a capacity for court-made equal remuneration orders look more likely after an interim report of the state government’s industrial relations review recommended some significant changes to the current workplace relations system.
The Australian dollar has bounced back from the three month low it hit on Monday, despit heavy falls on Wall Street, but following a bounce in gold prices.
Oil prices slipped on Monday as Wall Street slid more than one per cent and energy market investors remained wary of growing crude supply, although tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran gave price
Gold prices turned positive on weakness in equity markets after touching their lowest in more than two weeks on Monday ahead of a US central bank meeting that could raise interest rates and signal
Cruise ship operator Princess Cruises has announced Fremantle as the home port for its Sun Princess superliner for a record period in 2019-20, following a series of upgrades to the state’s ports by the government.
A $100 million tax incentive scheme to encourage resources exploration and arrest the decline in Western Australia's mining sector passed the Senate today.
The Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest level since Christmas, as metals prices fall on the back of worries about a possible international trade war.
Oil prices jumped on Friday, with Brent crude futures hitting their highest in more than two weeks as US stock prices rose and investors covered short bets ahead of a weekend in which the US news p
Gold prices are lower, as the metal is weighed down by a stronger US dollar and expectations that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week for the first time this year.
The Australian dollar has hit a one-week low against a strengthening US dollar after comments from Donald Trump's new economic advisor Larry Kudlow that the president favours a stronger US dollar.
Oil prices edged higher in choppy trade, after the International Energy Agency said global oil demand is expected to pick up this year, but warned supply is growing at a faster pace.
Gold prices have dipped, under pressure from a stronger US dollar, although tensions between Britain and Russia limited the precious metal's decline a day after it hit a one-week high.
Batteries and solar panels will be rolled out at 60 locations on the edge of the state’s electricity grid throughout the Wheatbelt and Goldfields as part of a plan to improve reliability and cut capital costs across the Western Power network.
The Australian dollar is only marginally higher, as falls on Wall Street weigh on the currency, after US President Donald Trump moved to impose new tariffs on China, raising fears of a trade war.
Oil prices gained 0.4 per cent in choppy trade on Wednesday, after a report showing a bigger-than-expected US crude stock build was offset by large distillate and gasoline inventory draws.
Gold prices have edged lower, pressured by a recovering US dollar and an expectation of higher interest rates, but supported by safe-haven buying after the sudden dismissal of US Secretary of State
