11-Oct-2011 18:27 Australian

Australian Construction Sector Expects Downturn, Job Losses :: Industry activity and profits are expected to fall, which may result in job losses, according to Master Builders Australia's September quarter 2011 national survey.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228623/20111010/building-and-construction-sector-expects-downturn-job-losses.htm

Malaysia Swap Deal Safer and Better: UNHCR :: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has endorsed the proposed Malaysia swap plan in a boost for the Australian government.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228621/20111010/malaysia-swap-deal-safer-and-better-unhcr.htm

Return of AUD to Near Parity Cuts Prospect for Interest Rate Reduction :: The Australian dollar continued to gain near parity with the U.S. currency amid the eurozone currency problems, but this new trend undermines the prospect of a benchmark rate cut anticipated by some market analysts.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228608/20111010/return-of-aud-to-near-parity-cuts-prospect-for-interest-rate-reduction.htm

3-Year Freeze on AustralianSuper Members' Fees to Benefit 1.8 M Members :: The Australian government has supported reforms in the industry for the benefit of Australian retirees, resulting in the decision of AustralianSuper to implement a freeze on membership fees effective July of 2011 until 2014 provides a major advantage for members who are nearing retirement.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228593/20111010/3-year-freeze-on-australian-super-members-fees-to-benefit-1-8-m-members.htm

Australian Banks Initiate Cost-Cutting Measures :: Australian banks are on a cost-cutting mode in a bid to pare expenditures that soared during the credit and housing boom.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228550/20111010/australian-banks-initiate-cost-cutting-measures.htm

Australian Dollar Outlook 10/11/2011 :: Bell FX Currency Outlook
The AUD has had a strong rally overnight, trading through parity on renewed investor confidence and demand for higher yielding currencies such as the AUD.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228499/20111010/australia-dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-gold-dow-jones-goldman-sachs-ftse-hang-seng-index-shangha.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - Morning 10/11/2011 :: MORNING REPORT
(7am AEDT)

There were solid data readings from major European nations on Monday. Industrial output rose by 0.5pct in France in August with Italian output up 4.3pct - both results well ahead of market expectations. And German exports rose by 3.5pct in August to record highs.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228488/20111010/australia-dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-gold-dow-jones-goldman-sachs-ftse-hang-seng-index-shangha.htm

ACCC Closely Monitoring Supermarkets, Telecoms and Airports :: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is keeping a close watch on the country's major supermarket chains, airports and the telecommunications sector to ensure these service providers do not abuse their market power in the delivery of their services to the paying public.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228040/20111010/accc-closely-monitoring-supermarkets-telecoms-and-airports.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - Closing 10/10/2011 :: AFTERNOON REPORT
(4.30pm AEDT)

The local share market posted its fourth win in a row today, kick-starting the trading week on a positive note. Investor sentiment remained buoyant after German and French leaders agreed to do all that is necessary to secure the recapitalisation of European banks.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/227995/20111010/bhp-rio-wbc-mqg-gns-sto-rio-bhp-wbc-nab-nuf-nikkei-kospi-wesfarmers-cba-anz-australia-dollar-eud-aud.htm

Survey Reveals Australian Enterprises Opt to Keep Money rather than Invest :: The economic insecurities affecting most countries around the world had caused majority of Australian businesses to become more wary to the point of being pessimistic.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/227883/20111009/survey-australian-enterprises-keep-money-invest.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - MIDDAY 10/10/2011 :: The Australian sharemarket is surprisingly holding up very well despite a fall in U.S shares on Friday. The All Ordinaries index (XAO) is up 1.1 pct or 46.4 pts to 4271.4, adding to the 3.8 pct gains recorded last week.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/227880/20111009/sto-rio-bhp-wbc-nab-nuf-nikkei-kospi-wesfarmers-cba-anz-australia-dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-g.htm

The Economy: Travel, Car Sales Confirm Confident Tone :: More evidence yesterday that Australian consumers are spending solidly.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/227862/20111009/the-economy-travel-car-sales-confirm-confident-tone-au-ibtimes-com-ibtimesau-ibtimes-com-au.htm