| Miners help lift share market THE Australian stock market closed higher on Wednesday, led by gains in the mining sector following strong production figures from BHP Billiton. news.com.au |
US stocks drop on jobs data US stocks extended losses overnight as data showing an unexpected rise in weekly jobless claims refuelled recovery fears in the world's biggest economy. news.com.au |
US stocks fall on debt worries US stocks have closed lower following new worries about Europe's debt problems. news.com.au |
Canadians less confident about economy, RBC says Consumer confidence plunges in September amid uncertainty over the strength of the economic recovery, a new survey by RBC suggests. cbc.ca |
Dollar higher at noon after PPI rise THE dollar was US0.5c higher at noon, breaking the US99c barrier after the release of stronger-than-expected economic data. news.com.au |