GDP disappointment spurs local fall: Afternoon market insights

Myriam Robin / Wednesday, September 5, 2012

The Australian sharemarket fell today after ABS figures showed GDP missed expectations for the June quarter.

At 2.20pm, the ASX200 lost 0.71% to 4272.8, while the broader All Ordinaries index gave up 0.78% to 4291.8.

The Australian dollar fell again today, buying $US102155.

Myriam Robin is a reporter for SmartCompany and its sister site LeadingCompany. She has degrees in economics, international studies and journalism. She likes writing about businesses taking risks and doing new things.

GDP disappointment spurs local fall: Afternoon market insights

Myriam Robin / Wednesday, September 5, 2012

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