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Shares more than recouped Tuesday's losses on the ASX as investors turn to the US central bank for hints on when economic support may be eased.

WACA pool dead in the water after City pulls plug

A Reserve Bank decision to begin easing support for the economy has contributed to the biggest loss on the ASX in more than two weeks.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray discusses Mark Barnaba's work combatting plastic waste alongside Andrew Forrest.

Chinese ties ‘vital’ to trade survival

The RBA is expected to leave the cash rate at a record low at Tuesday's board meeting, but economists are looking for some change in its policy outlook.

An impending Reserve Bank decision affecting long term interest rates may have preoccupied share market investors, who were largely restrained on Monday.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray discusses how WA's universities are managing the financial impact of COVID-19.

Casinos and gaming group Crown Resorts expects to post a full-year loss for 2021 after being significantly impacted by coronavirus-related lockdowns and restrictions.

Forrest joins billionaires’ venture fund

Investors are looking to a key Reserve Bank meeting and US earnings reports next week after shares defied a lockdown-plagued week across Australia.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss support for WA's businesses during lockdowns, and the federal vaccine rollout.

A claim by Julian Wright for one third of his family’s multi-billion dollar fortune has failed, in large part because of a $70 million deal struck 13 years ago.

2 million sweat on freedom call

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jesinta Burton discusses the growth of High Wycombe-based business Rentco.

Australia's economy is booming and a spate of indicators suggest investors may have more to worry about than Thursday's ASX losses.

WCE & HBF execs in call on men’s club members’ ability to rule on diversity

On today's episode of At Close of Business, hear journalists Katie McDonald and Jesinta Burton discuss the latest movements in the construction industry.

Shares on the ASX have closed higher for a ninth consecutive month, the best winning run since 2007.

Ellison offers to source vaccine and deliver jabs

A late rally on a day blighted by coronavirus lockdowns helped the ASX be one of the better performers among Asian markets.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens discusses the push by disability advocates to change building regulations to improve housing accessability.

WA FIFO workers grounded

Investors piled into online retail and supermarket stocks tipped to profit from new coronavirus lockdowns in Australia, and abandoned travel providers.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, property journalist Katie McDonald discusses major developments and new initiatives in the City of Perth.

Migrant recovery needed to rein in 40 years of deficits

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss what the return of Barnaby Joyce means for net-zero policy and new numbers on the state's royalty bonanza.

Investors had their first week of losses in the past six on the ASX while keenly awaited US inflation data could prompt more erratic trading.

Seven West Media has announced plans to retire the 36-year-old Community Newspapers brand, relaunching the products as PerthNow newspapers from August.

ScoMo gives the green light for new airport hub

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt McKenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the federal government's decision to reject a big green hydrogen project on environmental grounds.

Afterpay and Woolworths had greatly contrasting fortunes on a day when technology and consumer staples stocks prevailed, but the ASX slipped.