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Back to SearchFriday: Gold surges past US$4,300/oz
Gold surges over US$4,300/oz. Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to its highest since 2021, sending the Aussie dollar down against the Kiwi. And New…
7 months ago
Thursday: China's deflation continues
Markets firm on easing US-China trade tensions. China’s deflation continues, as authorities set a stronger yuan fix. Australia’s job market numbers t…
7 months ago
Wednesday: RBA leaves the door open
The US Fed chair warns of a weaker jobs market amid a shutdown data blindspot. The RBA Board leaves its options open. Australian consumer confidence …
7 months ago
Tuesday: Trump backpedals on China
Markets bounce back overnight after Donald Trump downplays his new 100% China tariff threat. China’s exports are stronger than expected. And New Zeal…
7 months ago
Monday: US stocks slump after Trump threatens new China tariff
Trade tensions between the US and China escalate, which triggers a stock market selloff. But US bonds rally, and gold is up too on safe haven demand.…
7 months ago
Friday: USD up & gold back under US$4k/oz
The US dollar surges against the euro and yen after political turmoil in France and Japan. Gold dips back below US$4,000/oz. NZ card spending shows s…
7 months, 1 week ago
Thursday: RBNZ goes for big cut
Gold surges another 1.8% overnight. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts its cash rate 50 basis points, which sends the Aussie dollar higher against …
7 months, 1 week ago
Wednesday: Gold over U$4,000/oz
Gold rises through US$4,000/oz as fears grow there’ll be a long US Government shutdown. Australia’s labour market continues to ease, and a weak busin…
7 months, 1 week ago
Tuesday: Geopolitics dominates markets
The yen falls and Japanese bond prices slide after the election of a new Prime Minister, who is expected to oppose rate hikes and borrow much more. V…
7 months, 1 week ago
Monday: ANZ Research changes RBA call
The US Government shutdown cancels the release of key US jobs data. ANZ Research has raised its inflation forecast for Australia, and now sees the Re…
7 months, 1 week ago