Market Close: High Volumes of Infratil Lift Market After ASX 200 Inclusion

Market close: High volumes of Infratil lift market after ASX 200 inclusion

Infratil’s inclusion in the Australian blue chip index has helped lift the New Zealand share market on an otherwise calm day. The benchmark S&P/NZX 50 rose...

Aussie shares set new record on strong China growth

The ASX200 has climbed 0.7 per cent to finish above 8,600 for the first time, and was also...

Australian shares gain as consumers' mood lifts

The ASX200 was up 0.4 per cent at midday, as a survey showed a modest improvement in Australian consumer sentiment and China's economy grew more than expected.

Australian July Consumer Confidence +0.6% M/m To 93.1 - Data Intelligence

Australia July Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Confidence 93.1 up from June’s 92.6 WPAC comments, in summary: optimism remained muted after the Reserve Bank unexpectedly held interest rates steady at 3.85% sentiment was stronger before the RBA decision but dipped afterward, reflecting lingering caution views on family finances improved longer-term economic confidence softened willingness to make major purchases fell — suggesting consumers…