The Australian sharemarket fell sharply in a ‘punchy session’ to start the week, dragged down by a selloff in the energy and materials sectors.

The Australian sharemarket tumbled on Wednesday after a shock inflation print sparked fears of a possible rate hike.

Real estate investors have taken a backwards step on the sector Tuesday, as the Reserve Bank minutes show the cash rate could be hiked again.

The Australian sharemarket was slightly lower on Thursday, with shares in consumer staples and healthcare companies showing weakness while financials...

The Australian sharemarket was slightly lower on Thursday, with shares in consumer staples and healthcare companies showing weakness while financials...

Consumer discretionary stocks fell sharply after higher-than-expected inflation raised the odds that the Reserve Bank might consider raising rates...

Consumer discretionary stocks fell sharply after higher-than-expected inflation raised the odds that the Reserve Bank might consider raising rates...

Morgans healthcare analyst Scott Power said ASX health stocks have risen in past five days despite higher than expected inflation ...

A higher-than-expected inflation rate of 4 per cent for May has raised expectations the Reserve Bank will have to raise rates at its next meeting.

Investors can now punt on bitcoin via the ASX in a milestone for Australian investors.