NSW More of the main stories in today s Sydney newspapers = 4

AAP General News (Australia)
04-17-2000
NSW More of the main stories in today s Sydney newspapers = 4

THE FINANCIAL REVIEW

Page 1 - The Australian sharemarket is likely to be savaged today after a breakdown
in confidence in US stocks.

Page 3 - The Howard government is struggling to achieve a surplus in next year's budget
as a result of a predicted downturn in growth and new spending demands, according to a
senior government source.

Page 3 - Businesses will get assistance this month from the national competition watchdog
to calculate cost savings expected under the GST.

World - The G7 team have expressed strong confidence in the world economy despite the
fall on United States stock markets at the weekend.

Companies - Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd has experienced further declines in the Philippines.

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