The local market climbed back into the green Friday to conclude an overall negative week, with investor optimism boosted by signs the US will manage to avoid a government shutdown.

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The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.8% to 7854.10 points this Monday, following a positive session on Wall Street and a set of data from China...

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Australian shares reversed gains on Thursday as investors remained cautious over US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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the COB: rollercoaster ride

The S&P/ASX 200 continued its decline during Wednesday's trade, ahead of an additional 25% levy on steel and aluminium imports into the US.

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the COB: market mayhem

There was a sea of red on Asian markets on Tuesday, following broadly negative cues from Wall Street as investors adopted a risk–off sentiment amid worries of a US recession. 

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the COB: tech issues

The local market edged higher on Monday, reversing some of the losses in the previous four sessions.

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the COB: short climb

The S&P/ASX 200 plummeted below 8,000 points during Friday’s trade, reaching a six-month low.

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the COB: below 8000

The S&P/ ASX 200 extended losses during Thursday's trade, closing lower by 0.6% to 8,094.7 points.

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the COB: energy slump

Additional levies on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports saw the local market follow Wall Street lower.

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the COB: tit-for-tat

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50. the COB: M&A Monday

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47. the COB: market mayhem

46. the COB: tech issues

45. the COB: short climb

44. the COB: below 8000

43. the COB: energy slump

42. the COB: tit-for-tat