Australian shares finished the week slightly higher, with the ASX 200 gaining 0.4% as positive performances in healthcare, utilities and real estate helped offset weakness in technology stocks. Despite ongoing uncertainty around inflation and interest rates, the market’s steady performance highlighted resilience across several sectors, providing an encouraging finish to the week.
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Australian shares managed to finish the week slightly higher, with the ASX 200 gaining 0.2% despite some sharp swings along the way. IT, retail and telecommunications shares helped offset weakness in resources and banks. The RBA also lifted the cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.6%, as expected, maintaining its focus on keeping inflation under control. While higher rates continue to create challenges, the market’s positive finish after a volatile week showed some resilience.
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Australian shares had a softer week, with the S&P/ASX 200 easing 0.9% as investors weighed the possibility of further RBA rate increases alongside higher oil prices and bond yields. Utilities, technology, energy and banking shares were among the areas under pressure.
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Australian shares had another softer week, with the ASX 200 declining for a third consecutive week as investors considered the outlook for inflation and interest rates. RBA Governor Michele Bullock noted that some upside risks to inflation were already emerging, keeping monetary policy firmly in focus. Despite the broader market weakness, Australian capital markets remained active, with Minerals 260 raising A$250 million to support development of its Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia.
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Australian shares had a difficult week, with the ASX 200 falling 2.9%, making it the weakest of the major markets covered in this week’s update. Technology, consumer discretionary, materials and property-related shares were among the biggest fallers, while energy was a standout, gaining 2.4%. Higher oil prices, rising bond yields and falling property prices weighed on sentiment.
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Australian shares moved lower this week, with the ASX 200 falling around 0.9%. Rising oil prices and higher bond yields added to concerns about inflation, while Australia’s 10-year government bond yield reached levels last seen in 2011. The Australian economy grew 2.1% over the year to the June quarter, contributing to expectations that the RBA could raise interest rates.
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Australian shares edged higher this week, with the ASX 200 gaining 0.4% as strength in US technology stocks flowed through to the local market. Seven of the eleven sectors finished higher, led by technology, while real estate lagged as the residential market slowed. Australian inflation also came in hotter than expected in July, increasing expectations of another RBA rate rise this year. Reporting season remained an important driver, with investors reacting strongly to company results that came in above or below expectations.
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If you are new to investing, you might have heard the word “portfolio” thrown around a lot. It sounds fancy, but at its core, it is simply a collection of investments you own.
Think of it like a basket. Inside that basket could be all sorts of things: shares, exchange traded funds (ETFs), bonds, property investments, or even cash. The mix of what you choose to put in your basket is what makes up your portfolio.
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Australian shares edged lower this week, with the ASX 200 falling 0.6% as weakness on Wall Street and rising oil prices renewed concerns about inflation. Six of the market’s eleven sectors finished lower, led by consumer discretionary and financial stocks, while gold miners performed strongly amid volatility in bond markets. Reporting season also remained firmly in focus, with investors reacting sharply to individual company results and outlooks.
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Australian shares took a breather this week, with the ASX 200 falling 1.6% and snapping its recent run of record highs as reporting season gathered pace. Investors were particularly focused on company earnings and outlooks, with even modest disappointments prompting sharp share price moves. Bank results weighed on the broader market, while utilities, technology, healthcare and energy stocks provided some support. The RBA also left the cash rate unchanged at 4.35%.
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