Company news
NAB becomes latest bank to downgrade $A
Lender joins CBA, Westpac, Goldman in questioning outlook of currency.
15 May 2012 7:04 AM NAB to raise $500m through debt issue
Lender prepares issue of subordinated notes.
14 May 2012 10:38 AM Hockey asks for part rate cut explanation
Asks the banks to explain move to their customers.
4 May 2012 4:56 PM NAB cuts key mortgage rate
Bank partially passes on RBA cut to official cash rate.
2 May 2012 4:44 PM Financial markets news
EU ministers agree on new bank rules
Banks will be required to increase capital reserves.
16 May 2012 11:39 PM European stocks slide on debt crisis fears
Euro hits four-month low against US dollar.
16 May 2012 11:03 PM UK central bank warns of looming EU storm
Bank of England governor says eurozone is threat to UK.
16 May 2012 10:52 PM Britain's EU support slumps amid crisis
More than half in survey say they do not support EU membership.
16 May 2012 10:50 PM Aust bonds higher as Greek talks fail
Local debt rises as talks stall in Greece over austerity measures.
16 May 2012 4:54 PM Aust stocks close over 2.3% lower
Local stock market tumbles to two-month low as fears surrounding Greece, European debt weigh on global sentiment.
16 May 2012 4:15 PM Wage price index rises in Q1
ABS data shows wage growth beat expectations in quarter to March.
16 May 2012 3:51 PM ASIC sees surge in insider trading cases
More breaches in three years than in decade before that.
16 May 2012 12:53 PM Asian stocks fall at open
Hong Kong, Japanese bourses drops on continuing Greek political turmoil.
16 May 2012 12:21 PM Business lending spikes in March
ABS data show rise in personal, commercial lending in month.
16 May 2012 12:02 PM EU ministers agree on new bank rules
Lenders to be made to strengthen defences against future shocks.
16 May 2012 11:37 AM Consumer confidence lifts slightly in May
WBC/MI survey shows recovery in confidence following interest rate cut.
16 May 2012 10:37 AM Hollande, Merkel pledge to seek growth
German Chancellor , French President agree to discuss proposals.
16 May 2012 10:07 AM Greece to hold fresh elections after talks fail
Socialist leader blames parties for short-term interests.
16 May 2012 9:45 AM Financial markets commentary
Australia's lopsided stock market wobble
The political uncertainty in Europe, stirred up by anti-austerity forces, has destabilised global markets again. With the ASX 200 dominated by resources and bank stocks, the impact of offshore events will be magnified.
16 May 2012 5:53 PM Greek man's bluff?
Greece is not Argentina – it's far worse. So whether or not the anti-austerity parties are bluffing, they're playing a dangerous and unpredictable game.
16 May 2012 2:29 PM Greek withdrawal symptoms
Greece's next elections may amount to a referendum on whether to quit the eurozone, as leaders warn the country's banks could collapse if frightened citizens continue to make withdrawals.
16 May 2012 8:38 AM SCOREBOARD: Greek shadow
Europe avoids recession but markets dip on continuing concerns over the future of Greece.
16 May 2012 7:41 AM Goldilocks and the three shocks
The simultaneous occurrence of a mining boom, eurozone crisis and a digital shift is massively disruptive and beyond the government's ability to influence. But with any luck, some of the effects might balance each other out.
16 May 2012 7:38 AM
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