Oil prices rose overnight as the prospect of an expected interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve overshadowed pessimism over US-China trade talks and worries about slower global economic growth.
Gold prices firmed overnight on expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week while investors awaited cues on the future trajectory of monetary easing by the US central bank.
Premier Mark McGowan and Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti attacked opposition leader Liza Harvey today for her support of the Perth Freight Link, criticising the previous Liberal government and Ms Harvey's stance on tolls.
The Australian share market has posted solid gains, with the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index ending the day less than three points from its best closing price ever.
Oil prices inched up on Friday, ending the week higher after stronger-than-expected US economic data brightened the crude demand outlook and concerns over the safety of oil transport around the Strait of Hormuz threatened supply.
Gold prices rose on Friday after slipping to more than one-week lows in the previous session as soft US inflation numbers offset better-than-expected second-quarter economic growth that kept bets alive for an imminent interest rate cut.
Sodexo Australia, one of WA's largest employers, announced a partnership with The Clontarf Foundation this morning as part of its Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan.
Oil prices edged higher overnight supported by rising tensions between the US and its allies and Iran and a big decline in US crude stockpiles, but gains were capped due to lingering worries about slowing economic growth that could reduce fuel demand.
Gold fell one per cent overnight to touch a one-week low as robust US economic data outweighed the European Central Bank's decision to hew to an accommodative monetary policy, with investors focusing on next week's Federal Reserve meeting.
The Australian share market has moved higher for a third straight day, with the All Ordinaries index breaking through its all-time peak set nearly a dozen years ago.
New data from the Australian Institute of Company Directors shows that women make up only 29.7 per cent of directors on ASX 200 boards, with WA's NRW Holdings and Emeco Holdings among four companies that have no women on their boards.
Oil prices fell one per cent overnight, failing to draw lasting support from a large decrease in US crude stockpiles as investors worried about global oil demand.
Gold gained overnight en route to snap a three-session losing streak on expectations the US Federal Reserve and other major central banks would adopt a dovish approach to monetary policy while silver soared to a more than one-year high.
The Australian share market has surged on hopes the US and China will reached a trade deal, with the All Ordinaries index hitting its highest closing price ever.
David Flanagan will be replaced by former KPMG partner Gary Smith as chancellor of Murdoch University, following the completion of his second term in the role.
Oil rose to almost $US64 overnight, jumping late in the session after the head of US Central Command said the United States may have taken down a second Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz last week.
Gold inched down overnight to its lowest level in a week as a robust US dollar offset weak US economic data, and investors awaited clearer signals on the Federal Reserve's trajectory for interest rates.
A series of new contracts and extensions, including an early contractor involvement arrangement with Hazer Group, has brought Primero Group's forecasted FY19 revenue to approximately $150 million.
Oil prices rose more than one per cent overnight as investors worried about possible supply disruptions in the energy-rich Middle East after Iranian forces seized a British tanker last week.
Gold prices steadied overnight after a sharp fall in the previous session, as investors waited for the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates at its meeting next week.
