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The local stock exchange has finished about one per cent higher, with every sector except energy in the green as the rotation from banks to miners continued.

US stocks have closed mostly lower as investors waited for the release of more economic data.

The ASX200 dropped 0.2 per cent, while miners gained and the local currency hit its highest level in 19 months on China's aggressive stimulus measures.

US stocks have closed with some indexes enjoying record highs, boosted by mining stocks that had been buoyed news of China's sweeping stimulus package.

The ASX200 fell 0.1 per cent, with fashion retailer Cettire soaring and uranium developers continuing to rise, while supermarkets were down for a second day.

Shoppers should compare prices, the consumer watchdog says after accusing Coles and Woolworths of misleading buyers with dodgy discounts on hundreds of items.

US stocks have closed slightly higher as investors digest comments from Federal Reserve policy makers.

The ASX200 index rose for a seventh day in a row to again finish at its highest ever level after gaining 1.35 per cent this week.

US stocks have closed higher as investors welcomed a large rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

The ASX200 has hit a new high following the US Federal Reserve's "jumbo" interest rate cut, casting the spotlight on the RBA's upcoming decision

US stocks have closed slightly lower as investors digested a 50-basis-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

The Australian share market has finished flat as the market braces for an expected interest rate cut in the US.

Microsoft gains after new share-buyback plan, dividend hike; Intel gains following collaboration with Amazon's AWS; US retail sales unexpectedly rise in August.

The ASX200 climbed a few points above its intraday record high set on August 1, a day after setting a new record closing high.

US stocks closed dragged down by technology stocks as investors cautiously eye an upcoming interest rates announcement from the Federal Reserve.

The ASX 200 rose 0.3 per cent to close at its highest level before expected interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.

A new poll showing the federal Coalition ahead of Labor mirrors trends in other recent voter surveys, despite the government's cost-of-living relief measures.

The ASX200 has risen 0.3 per cent to finish the week up 1.1 per cent, with goldminers posting solid gains after the precious metal hit an all-time high.

US stocks have closed higher as investors digested producer price index for final demand data.

A hydrogen investment pact with Germany will support new commercial supply and access to the European market for the emerging industry.

The S&P/ASX200 index finished 1.1 per cent higher, as uranium and nickel developers posted strong gains after Russia suggested it might limit exports.

US stocks have closed higher as investors digested inflation data amid speculation on the size of the Federal Reserve's next rate cut.

The ASX200 finished 0.3 per cent lower amid tumbling oil prices, double-digit gains for lithium companies and a US presidential debate.

US stocks have closed mostly higher as investors look to the release of inflation data.

Shares in Commonwealth Bank and Macquarie have hit all-time highs, while Westpac hit its best level in nearly seven years.

US stocks closed higher, with investors eyeing crucial inflation data and the Fed's policy decision with optimism.

The ASX200 has finished 0.3 per cent lower, recovering ground after being down by as much as 1.2 per cent in early trading.

US stocks closed lower after a crucial jobs report failed to put to bed fears of surrounding the Fed's anticipated interest rate cut.

The Australian share market has reclaimed more of its midweek losses, closing higher hours before a make-or-break US jobs report that could determine the path of interest rates for the rest of the year.

US stocks closed lower as investors eye key jobs data that should offer clues as to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

The ASX200 has recorded a modest bounce but the energy sector has closed down as oil prices dropped under $US74 a barrel.

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says it's still premature to be thinking about interest rate cuts as she rams home the dangers of high inflation.