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Australian shares ease slightly in subdued trade

The Australian share market has edged lower as investors digested market updates and de-risked ahead of key macroeconomic events.

AAP · May 6, 2025

Oil Prices Slide After OPEC+ Output Hike

Oil prices slumped on Monday after OPEC+ countries announced a sharp production increase despite oversupply concerns and growing fears that US President Donald Trump's trade war could weaken demand.

International Business Times · May 5, 2025

'Bombshell' OPEC+ Output Hike Hits Oil Price

Oil prices slumped on Monday after eight OPEC+ members announced a sharp increase in production, while Asian stocks treaded water in thin trade with major markets closed.

International Business Times · May 5, 2025

FTSE notches up its longest-ever winning streak with 15th day of gains – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as the FTSE nets its longest-ever winning run, Amazon’s Bezos to sell stock worth up to $4.75bn; US employment figures higher than expected

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Asian shares rise in subdued holiday trading, as US futures jump

Asian shares have advanced, with many markets in the region closed for holidays, after U.S. stocks stormed back from steep early losses to a seventh straight day of gains

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Australian shares edge higher for sixth day of gains

An early sell-off wasn't enough to derail a multi-day streak for Australian equities, which are in the green for a sixth session in a row.

AAP · May 1, 2025

How Trump's First 100 Days Have Impacted Your Portfolio

President Trump's first 100 days in office have been busy, with a flurry of executive orders sparking volatility in the stock and bond markets.

Kiplinger · Apr 29, 2025

Boring investing could be your route to stock market riches

You don’t need to know every company or be great with maths to thrive in the stock market over the long term

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise on Good Volatility

Investors, traders and speculators continue to process the "known unknown" of global tariff-and-trade war negotiations.

Kiplinger · Apr 24, 2025

FTSE 100 edges to three-week high as oil firms gain value

The index finished up by 0.05%, or 4.26 points, to close at 8,407.44.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025