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Australian bond yields have decreased, following the trend of their US counterparts, in response to signals from Federal Reserve officials that the central bank is unlikely to raise interest rates further. The three-year Australian bond yields reached a four-week low of 3.88%, trading at 3.93%, while the 10-year yields dropped by 5 basis points to […]

To register for Friday’s webinar click here. Talon Energy (ASX:TPD) and TMK Energy (ASX:TMK) have agreed to consolidate ownership of the Gurvantes XXXV Project. In response, Talon’s Managing Director, Colby Hauser, commented: “This consolidation is a logical transaction and compelling opportunity to create value for both sets of shareholders by unlocking important synergies in the

Oil prices experienced a significant decline of more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday, extending a downward trend that began earlier in the day. Market sentiment was influenced by concerns over global demand levels. However, traders remained cautious, keeping a watchful eye on potential supply disruptions amid ongoing military clashes between Israel and the Palestinian

Small-cap stocks extended their winning streak for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, with the Russell 2000 index surging 1.14%, outpacing the S&P 500, which gained just 0.52%. The Russell 2000 has gained 2.8% since October 3, while the S&P 500 managed a 3.0% increase over the same period. Notably, the Russell 2000 remains 11.5%

Qantas (ASX:QAN) Chair Richard Goyder is set to respond to persistent calls for his departure from the board, with his exit planned for just over a year from now. The airline has made it clear that they won’t attempt to sugarcoat this significant change, referring to it as “board renewal.” In a statement issued on

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has inched closer to acquiring a 19.9% stake in Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR), pending a potential bid from US lithium giant Albemarle at $3 per share. Last night, Hancock Prospecting disclosed an increase in its Liontown stake to 18.36%, just two trading days after it reported a boost to 16.69%. The company

US stocks rose Tuesday, boosted by declines in Treasury yields as Wall Street assessed the geopolitical risks from the Israel-Hamas war. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell nearly 13 basis points to about 4.65 per cent, as investors sought safe assets amid the conflict. Yields and prices move in opposite directions. The move reflected the

According to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), China and the EU are identified as the weak points in the global economy for 2024, with the US playing a stabilising role. China’s ongoing property crisis remains a concern, while the impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on the global economy

Iron ore and coking coal futures slid to six-week lows in Asia on Tuesday as China returned to business after the eight-day holiday last week, and traders concluded that not much had changed. The struggling property sector remains a concern, with concerted talk of cutting steel production as Chinese mills struggle to maintain margins. Other