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Markets Live: Bargain hunters scoop up minersSydney Morning Herald4.08pm: Didn't harm local shares this afternoon that European stock index futures are pointing to a sharply higher open, as expectations grow that European leaders may agree on some measures to boost investor confidence this week. Futures for the Euro ...and more »
21 May 2012 | 5:05 pm
Markets Live: Shares break losing spellSydney Morning HeraldEuropean stock index futures are pointing to a flat to slightly lower open, with stocks set to take a breather following a dismal week, but the pause could be short-lived due to simmering worries over Greece and Spain. Futures for the Euro STOXX 50 are ...and more »
20 May 2012 | 4:34 pm
Markets Live: Greek worries spark sell-offSydney Morning Herald3.49pm: The Australian dollar is struggling to hold on to 99 US cents, currently trading at 99.17 after earlier this afternoon falling as los as 99.05 US cents, as investors worry that Greece is moving closer to a messy eurozone exit and sell off risk ...and more »
15 May 2012 | 10:11 pm
Markets Live: Banks drive shares higherSydney Morning Herald4.27pm: Meanwhile, European stock index futures are pointing to a lower start as Greece's failure to form a government heightens unease about the eurozone crisis and a move by China to ease monetary policy fuels worries the world's second largest ...and more »
13 May 2012 | 5:18 pm
Markets Live: ASX200 drops below 4400Sydney Morning Herald4.24pm: But generally investors are sticking to the sidelines today, ahead of US jobs numbers overnight and two important elections in Europe over the weekend - France and Greece. The outcome of the elections could complicate the response to the ...and more »
3 May 2012 | 4:33 pm