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Local shares collectively fell 0.9 per cent after the Reserve Bank surprised the market with another rate hike.

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The local share market has climbed 0.3 per cent ahead of a crucial week of central bank meetings in Australia, the United States and Europe.

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The ASX200 closed 0.2 per cent higher after a tech-led rally on Wall Street, in the market's first finish in the green since April 19.

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The local share market has closed down 0.3 per cent in its fifth consecutive losing day as questions about banks and growth sour sentiment.

Cost-of-living rises might have turned a corner, but increasing prices are still wreaking havoc on Australian households and businesses.

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The local share market has clawed back most of its early losses to finish down just 0.1 per cent on hopes that moderating inflation might keep rates on hold.

Perth has recorded the lowest price rises of all Australian capitals in the March quarter, as inflation eased across the country.

Business leaders are becoming less worried about hiring and keeping workers as some wiggle room starts to appear in the labour market.

Consumers are still down in the dumps although fresh inflation data is expected to point to easing cost-of-living pressures.

Labor MPs join calls for $24b dole lift 

The Australian share market has finished down 0.1 per cent after another day of quiet trading, ahead of the Anzac Day public holiday on Tuesday.

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The local bourse closed down 0.4 per cent for both the day and the week after days of quiet trading.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with leading investors, banks and climate advocates to secure stronger investments in clean energy projects.

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The ASX200 has finished down just 0.04 per cent in a second day of quiet trading.

A major overhaul of the Reserve Bank will create a board for setting interest rates that's more accountable and holds fewer meetings.

Gas giant warns against budget tax changes 

The local share market has finished basically unchanged, with gains for mining companies balances by losses elsewhere.

US stocks have closed little changed as investors digested earnings results from several firms amid recession concerns.

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The local share market has fallen 0.3 per cent, in just its third day of losses over the past 15 sessions.

More rate rises could be on the way, the RBA has said, while singling out the construction industry as at risk of further insolvencies.

Economic growth to double the rest of Australia 

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned the upcoming federal budget will come at a time of some of the lowest global growth in decades.

US stocks have closed lower as investors digested earnings from three major banks and retail sales data.

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