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ANZ’s ‘$54b’ bond deals probed

The ASX has clawed back most of its morning losses to finish 0.2 per cent lower after the US central bank chairman's testimony failed to sway rate expectations.

Further support for Ukraine is set to be announced at a key NATO summit as Kyiv calls for aid after a Russian missile barrage struck a children's hospital.

Pressure on PM to face up to Beijing

The ASX200 finished up 0.86 per cent ahead of overnight congressional testimony by Fed chairman Jerome Powell.

US stocks have closed mostly higher as investors wait for the release of a key inflation report.

Climate tech start-ups hit capital crunch

The ASX200 fell 0.76 per cent during trading, with the energy and mining sectors the leading decliners on a drop in oil and iron prices.

US stocks have closed higher as investors digested payrolls and unemployment data.

Cost woes hit $2.3b energy line

The ASX200 dipped slightly on Friday but finished the first week of the financial year in positive territory, with a 0.7 per cent gain.

Australia's domestic gas market may run into shortfalls as soon as 2027, a year earlier than the consumer regulator's last estimate.

Gulf gas majors put Santos in play

The ASX200 has risen 1.2 per cent to hit a nine-day high while the Australian dollar rose above 67 US cents for the first time since January.

Payman to quit Labor, backed by ‘Muslim vote’

The ASX200 finished up 0.3 per cent after supportive comments by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and better-than-expected domestic retail sales data.

$1.5b snub for open banking

The ASX200 fell 0.4 per cent after Reserve Bank minutes indicated that a central bank's August meeting would be "live," with a chance for a rate hike.

PM frees up funds ahead of election

The ASX200 finished 0.2 per cent lower, despite strong gains for coalminers, amid an election in France, a looming vote in the UK and questions about Joe Biden.

US stocks have closed lower as investors digest an inflation report largely in line with expectations.

PM banishes Labor rebel

The ASX200's early gains on Friday faded in the afternoon, but it still finished June and 2023/24 in the green.

Business News understands the job cuts will predominantly impact the company’s east coast-based businesses.

The federal treasurer has approved ANZ's plan to buy the banking arm of insurer Suncorp under a million-billion dollar deal, subject to conditions.

NDIS to cost more than age pension

After plummeting as much as 1.7 per cent in early trading, the ASX200 has rebounded through the day to finish 0.3 per cent lower from where it began.

August rate rise on the cards

The ASX 200 finished down 0.7 per cent after domestic inflation came in hotter than expected for May.

Seven West Media has confirmed significant redundancies and cost-saving measures will be undertaken at the company, amid its decision to implement a new operational model.

Nuclear out in $122b grid power plan

The ASX200 finished up 1.4 per cent to close at its highest level since June 7, with every sector in the green.