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189th Day Of Lockdown
Australia
Oil prices slip on demand worries as coronavirus cases rise
The potential hit to demand comes as OPEC+ countries, are set to step up output in August, adding about 1.5 million bpd to global supply
30 Jul 2020 8:56 AM
Gold soars to record high as dollar drops
The precious metal had stormed almost $40 higher at one point to reach $1,980 an ounce
28 Jul 2020 10:24 AM
Oil prices edge higher on expected US stimulus, weak dollar
The US dollar dropped to its lowest in nearly two years against a basket of six other major currencies on back of a surge in US virus cases
28 Jul 2020 9:02 AM
Oil prices cautiously rise on output cut support
The market is still being supported by a bigger-than-expected drawdown in US crude stockpiles reported last week
07 Jul 2020 9:04 AM
Oil prices slip on demand fears as virus cases surge
The EIA data showed that gasoline imports hit the highest level since last August and peaked the most on a seasonal basis in nine years
02 Jul 2020 10:30 AM
Oil prices rise on demand recovery, despite surge in virus cases
The prospect of increased US crude production also kept a lid on gains on Friday
26 Jun 2020 9:25 AM
Nestle to rename two popular candies amid global backlash over racist branding
Last week, PepsiCo Inc said it would change the name and brand image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix, which have been criticized as racist
23 Jun 2020 2:33 PM
Oil prices drop on concerns about slow demand, record US stocks
At the same time, gasoline stockpiles grew more than expected to 258.7 million barrels
11 Jun 2020 8:48 AM
Asia stocks extend rally on hopes of quick economic recovery
Markets have been particularly encouraged by a May U.S. jobs report last week that showed a surprise fall in the unemployment rate
09 Jun 2020 9:24 AM
Asia's stock rally pause ahead of U.S. jobs data, euro at one-and-a-half month top
Market sentiment has since been bolstered by powerful central bank stimulus
05 Jun 2020 9:12 AM
Australia's economy shrinks in first quarter, headed for first recession in 30 years
The central bank stepped in by cutting the cash rate to a record low 0.25% and launching an unlimited bond buying programme
03 Jun 2020 8:59 AM
Oil climbs as suppliers stick to output cuts, coronavirus lockdowns ease
OPEC+ countries are set to meet again in early June to discuss maintaining their supply cuts to shore up prices
26 May 2020 8:42 AM
Asian shares make cautious gains; oil and gold jump
Oil prices reached their highest since March as demand picked up as countries around the world eased travel restrictions
18 May 2020 9:16 AM
Australian church fined for selling bleach as virus cure
The development comes weeks after US president Donald Trump was criticised for suggesting Covid patients could be treated with disinfectant.
13 May 2020 3:05 PM
Asian stocks stumble on fears of second coronavirus wave, oil up
As countries gradually ease restrictions in an effort to restart their economies, investors are anxious about a second wave of infections
12 May 2020 10:54 AM
Australia readies to ease COVID-19 restrictions
Australia has fewer than 800 people still sick with COVID-19, and new cases have dropped below 20 each day
08 May 2020 11:13 AM
Australia's Usman Khawaja vows to bounce back after contract snub
There is talk that he is vulnerable against spin, but Khawaja thinks he is second only to Steve Smith
03 May 2020 2:35 PM
Labuschagne bracing up for 'heaps of cricket' when sport resumes
With coronavirus ruling out cricket for nearly three months of cricket, there is likely a lot of cricket once sport returns to the field
02 May 2020 11:37 AM
Ultimate goal is to beat India in their backyard: Justin Langer
Australians' goal has been the World Test Championship, but now they are thirsting to beat India in India and again at home
01 May 2020 5:39 PM
Australia plans to end lockdown restrictions earlier than planned
Daily new cases are now close to single figures, while some parts of the country have not seen a case in more than a week
01 May 2020 1:29 PM
Columns
Narendra Modi said he would restructure the bureaucracy but nothing has been heard of it since then
Today India invites foreign investment in arms and ammunition but it restricts investment in health, education and people’s rights
The present confrontation in Ladakh shows that China deceived India by making New Delhi complacent
That's how the ruling party gets to enjoy so much legislative and executive leverage