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Australian shares finished lower ahead of US inflation data announcements, with hopes the Federal Reserve will resist rate hikes in the coming months.

Higher spending, deficits keep pressure on rates and taxes

Local shares have finished lower ahead of the federal budget but market analysts say it is typical for the May trading period.

$4b surplus, deficits to follow

The local share market has bounced back from its third weekly decline, bolstered by gains in the energy, materials and financial sectors.

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The local share market is standing up on its own despite concerns resurfacing over regional banking issues in the United States.

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The local share market has managed to climb back from its morning losses induced by the overseas Federal Reserve rate hike overnight.

Tattarang chief financial officer Bree Fraser is the third top executive to leave the Forrest empire following the departure of chief executive Andrew Hagger and chief operating officer Stephen Daly.

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The local share market has finished 1.0 per cent lower, its second sharp selloff in a row following the Reserve Bank's surprise rate hike.

Jim Chalmers says the high inflation environment is the main challenge facing the economy and his budget will reflect these price pressures.

Chile giant set to boost Mt Holland investment

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.

Fortescue Metals set to acquire MacLachlans' Rawlinna Station

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.

Lithium miner Allkem may be on Rio's radar as M&A heats up

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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