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Oil drops on Bernanke comments
MAY 23, 2013
Global oil prices fell on Wednesday after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke Chairman indicated that the US central bank was in no hurry to end its loose monetary policy stance.
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Commodities markets summary
MAY 23, 2013
Commodities news from around the world
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Dollar hits 12 month low
MAY 23, 2013
The Australian dollar dropped to a one-year low after the head of the United States Federal Reserve said he would consider winding down its economic stimulus program in the coming months.
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IMF says Britain 'long way' from recovery
MAY 23, 2013
The IMF has called on the British government to boost infrastructure spending to offset austerity and boost growth.
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Bernanke warns against policy tightening
MAY 23, 2013
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says economic growth is moderate in the US and warns against tightening monetary policy now.
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Myer boss fan of falling Aussie dollar
MAY 22, 2013
Myer boss Bernie Brookes says falling Australian dollar has more benefits than downsides for his business.
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Internet job ads fall 3.6pc in April
MAY 22, 2013
Government data shows internet jobs ads fell by 3.6 per cent in April to be 24.1 per cent lower than a year earlier.
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Liquidators try to freeze Tinkler's assets
MAY 22, 2013
Liquidators have applied to freeze the assets of struggling businessman Nathan Tinkler and those in his wife and family's name.
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Myer sales up, but outlook still cautious
MAY 22, 2013
Despite Myer posting four consecutive quarters of comparable sales growth for the first time since 2006, boss Bernie Brookes remains cautious.
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Aust bonds prices weaker
MAY 22, 2013
Australian bond futures are softer ahead of a speech by US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.
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