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Australia shares up 0.5pc; miners bounce on China PMI MELBOURNE: Australian shares rose 0.5 percent in afternoon trade on Thursday, reversing earlier losses, as a measure of growth in China's factory sector accelerated to a two-year high in January, boosting local miners.   The HSBC flash purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 51.9 in January, the highest since January 2011..   The positive read from China, Australia's top export market, helped BHP Billiton recover earlier losses.   The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was up 24.7 points at 4,812.5 by 0248 GMT. It rose 0.2 percent to 4,787.8 on Wednesday, the highest close in almost 21 months.   "Resistance levels are going to kick in. We expected a positive day, however watch for profit-taking as we enter 4,800 to 4,810," said Evan Lucas, strategist at IG Markets.   Top banks were all higher, led by a 1.5 percent rise in National Australia Bank.   The country's leading telecommunications company Telstra Corp gained 1.1 percent.   New Zealand's benchmark NZX 50 index inched up 0.1 ...

Australia shares close near 21 month high MELBOURNE: Australian shares rose 0.2 percent on Wednesday, enough to secure their highest close in almost 21 months as miner BHP Billiton Ltd gained after reporting a rise in quarterly iron ore production.   The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index rose 9 points to 4,787.8, its best since May 2, 2011.   "It was a solid if not spectacular day on the market which is a theme that seems to be re-occurring so far in 2013," said Tim Waterer, senior ...
Australia shares at highest close since May 2011 MELBOURNE: Australian shares rose 0.2 percent on Wednesday, enough to secure the highest close in almost 21 months as miner BHP Billiton gained after reporting a rise in quarterly iron ore production.   The market barely flinched as data showed Australian consumer price inflation was unexpectedly benign last quarter due to falls in food, electronics and drugs.   The local dollar eased slightly as the data slightly improved chances for an interest rate cut next month.   Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 ...
Australia shares end flat after notching 20-month high SYDNEY: Australian shares ended a volatile trading day flat, retreating from a fresh 20-month high hit earlier on Tuesday with the Bank of Japan's asset buying plans to stimulate the economy failing to bolster investor confidence as they had been largely factored in.   "Right up until the Bank of Japan decision people were in a holding pattern," said Chris Weston, chief market strategist at IG Markets. "We traded in Australia above 4,800 and then there was ...
Australia shares end slightly higher at 20-month high SYDNEY: Australian shares inched up 0.1 percent to a 20-month high on Monday, helped by gains in the gold sector and in National Australia Bank Ltd, although the market remained quiet with Wall Street closed for a public holiday.   National Australia Bank climbed 1.9 percent to A$26.85, a three-month high, after a report that Spain's Banco Santander is considering a $3.2 billion bid for its British business.    In the gold sector, Newcrest Mining Ltd rallied 1.1 percent ...
Australia shares inch up, investors eye US earnings SYDNEY: Australian shares inched up 0.2 percent on Monday as investors turned their eyes toward the US corporate earnings season.   Banks were mixed. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia lead the gains, rising 0.4 percent while National Australia Bank, which has less weight in the index, was up 0.7 percent. Australia New Zealand Banking Group and Westpac Banking Corp fell 0.2 percent and 0.3 percent respectively.   Defensives finished the day mostly firmer. Telecommunications provider Telstra gained 0.2 percent ...
Australia shares rise 0.4 percent; miners and banks recover  SYDNEY: Australian shares rose 0.4 percent on Wednesday, breaking a three-day losing streak as top miners and major banks helped to offset declines in department stores and some gold miners.   The market stood its ground even as retail sales data showed a fall of 0.1 percent for November, missing forecasts for a rise..   The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was up 17.9 points at 4,708.1, according to the latest data. It fell 0.6 percent to 4,690.25 on Tuesday.   New Zealand's ...

 



 
Index Closing Chg%
Arrow DJIA 15,354.40 0.80
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Arrow S&P 1,667.47 1.03
Arrow FTSE 6,723.06 0.53
Arrow DAX 8,398.00 0.34
Arrow CAC-40 4,001.27 0.56
Arrow Nikkei 15,138.12 0.67
Arrow H.Seng 23,082.68 0.17
Arrow Sensex 20,286.12 0.19






Banking Review 2012

Annual2011/12
Foreign Debt $65.562bn
Per Cap Income $1,372
GDP Growth 3.7%
Average CPI 10.08%
MonthlyFBS July-June
Trade Balance $-21.271 bln
Exports $23.641 bln
Imports $44.912 bln
WeeklyMay 13, 2013
Reserves $11.863 bln