Australian stocks traded lower on Friday

Friday, 15 April 2011 07:16

Australian stocks traded lower on Friday with the market reacting to inflation, growth, and output data from top trading partner China.

The main index is off about 21.70 (-0.42 %) points with most asian markets trading lower as well. Commodities are mostly flat after some very volitile trading sessions.

New Zealand's benchmark NZX 50 index rose 5 points to 3,459.49.

Gold is 1474.70, Silver 42.24, Corn 760.00, Wheat 778.25, Soybean 1344.