26-Oct-2011 05:27 Australian

Australian Stock Market Report - Midday 10/26/2011 :: The Australian sharemarket is losing ground for the second straight day, with the All Ordinaries index (XAO) down 0.4 pct or 18.5 pts to 4269.2. All sectors are lower with the exception of the defensive healthcare space.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/237650/20111025/australian-stock-market-report-midday-10-26-2011.htm

Aussies Delay Having Babies :: Despite Australians delaying having a baby because of concerns over financial future, a record 297,900 babies were born in 2010.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/237574/20111025/aussies-delay-having-babies.htm

Australian Dollar Outlook - 10/26/2011 :: Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian dollar has opened trading around the USD1.0430 level this morning after another choppy session in the offshore markets.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/237563/20111025/australia-dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-gold-dow-jones-goldman-sachs-ftse-hang-seng-index-shangha.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - Morning - 10/26/2011 :: MORNING REPORT
(7am AEDT)

In the US, the Case Shiller home price series for 20 cities was flat in seasonally adjusted terms in August but up 0.2pct in unadjusted terms. Home prices are down 3.8pct on a year ago. The consumer confidence index fell from 46.4 to a 30-month low of 39.8 in October. The Richmond Fed manufacturing index was unchanged at -6 in October.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/237512/20111025/australia-dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-gold-dow-jones-goldman-sachs-ftse-hang-seng-index-shangha.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - Afternoon 10/25/2011 :: Despite predictions of more strength on the local share market today, it appears fear and volatility remain at play. After a 2.7pct gain yesterday, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) fell 25.9pts or 0.6pct today to 4287.7.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/236931/20111025/australian-stock-market-report-afternoon-10-25-2011.htm

ASIC Urges Aussies to Check Unclaimed Funds Totalling $636M :: Many Australians may be unaware that significant amount of their money are sitting idly and waiting to be claimed, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which added that majority of these funds are either forgotten bank accounts or other financial assets.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/236854/20111024/asic-urges-aussies-to-check-unclaimed-funds-totalling-636-m.htm

RBA: Interest Rate Cut Possible but Timing is Key :: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Deputy Governor Ric Battellino hinted on Tuesday that the Australian central bank may lower the cash rate. He said that the release on Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics of the consumer price index (CPI) would be a key for the RBA to determine easing monetary policy.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/236839/20111024/rba-hints-of-interest-rate-cut.htm

Australian Dollar Outlook - 10/25/2011 :: Bell FX Currency Outlook:
The AUD has risen to a six-week high overnight on the back of strong gains in commodities and continued optimism on an impending solution for Europe.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/236767/20111024/australia-dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-gold-dow-jones-goldman-sachs-ftse-hang-seng-index-shangha.htm