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The Australian share market has pushed higher after the United States and China agreed to a 90-day tariff pause, relieving investors for now.

Wall Street's three major indexes rose sharply overnight.

Nats consider dumping net zero

Australian shares have edged slightly higher amid trade talks between the world's two largest economies, but a deal on tariffs is yet to come.

US stocks ended the week on a quiet note after oscillating between slight gains and declines, as investors gauged president Donald Trump's comments on Chinese tariffs ahead of weekend trade talks between the two countries.

Burke takes charge at AFP, ASIO

The Australian share market has finished the week basically flat, with investors wary ahead of the first round of US-China tariff talks.

US stocks rose overnight as investors cheered a new trade agreement hammered out between the United States and United Kingdom.

Keating slams Albanese's judgement

Australian shares have overcome an early dip to close the day higher, ahead of an expected tariff deal between the US and UK.

US stocks advanced in choppy trading overnight.

Labor set to push ahead on super tax

Two long-awaited headlines have helped Australian shares lift higher, but the modest gains may signal residual gloom in the global economy.

US stocks closed lower for a second straight session.

Bowen to be UN climate chief

Australian shares have bobbed around before easing slightly in a subdued trading session.

The S&P 500 fell overnight to snap its longest streak of gains in 20 years.

Pressure on PM for top cabinet slots

The Australian share market's seven-session winning streak has come to an end.

Wall Street stocks advanced on Friday, notching the second straight week of gains, helped by strong economic data and potential easing of trade tensions between the US and China.

Rout puts economy into focus

The Australian share market has closed at two-month highs, as a sustained rally helped the bourse to its best week since 2023.

US stocks advanced overnight, with the Dow and S&P 500 posting their eighth straight session of gains after strong results from megacaps Microsoft and Meta eased concerns about artificial intelligence spending.

Labor in battle for majority

The Australian share market has started the month on a positive note and held on to its multi-day winning streak.

Much like its wild month of April, a scary overnight for Wall Street found a gentler ending as US stocks stormed back from steep early losses.

Coalition reveals its cuts

The Australian share market has risen for a fifth-straight session and closed the month higher, as hopes of an interest rate cut narrowed on favourable inflation data.

The latest rental affordability snapshot paints a bleak picture for people on lower incomes in the private rental market.

US stocks closed solidly overnight in positive territory after seesawing between modest gains and losses in choppy trading

One Nation gives Dutton a poll boost

The Australian share market is trading at a seven-week high after posting a fourth-straight session of gains.