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Back to SearchThursday: US Fed holds rates
The Fed keeps US rates on hold, and lowers its tone on growth; Australia’s inflation paves the way for an August rate cut; there are signs of weaknes…
11 months ago
Wednesday: Australia CPI to hold rate clues
Markets are mixed this morning as attention turns to the Fed’s rate decision tomorrow. Also, Australia’s Q2 inflation data today will provide a big c…
11 months ago
Tuesday: Euro slides as tariff reality sets in
The euro fell sharply overnight as traders pored over Europe’s trade deal with the United States and saw a 15% tariff slowing its economy. The yen fe…
11 months ago
Monday: Trade agrees trade deal with EU
The United States and Europe agreed a trade deal overnight that will see a 15% tariff applied to imports from Europe. Markets are looking ahead to th…
11 months ago
Friday: US manufacturing data solid
US manufacturing and jobs figures are solid. Japan’s factory activity contracts. South Korea’s growth rebounds. And central bankers hit the speaking …
11 months, 1 week ago
Thursday: Markets celebrate 15% tariff deals
US, European and Japanese stocks surged and risk-sensitive currencies such as the Aussie and Kiwi dollars rose as traders celebrated a US trade deal …
11 months, 1 week ago
Wednesday: RBA minutes support rate cuts
US manufacturing surveys are weak. Donald Trump is set to unveil more trade deals. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s board meeting minutes point to a r…
11 months, 1 week ago
Tuesday: Yen jumps 1% after PM stays
Japan’s ruling LDP party loses a key election, but PM Shigeru Ishiba vows not to resign, while he’s still negotiating tariffs with Donald Trump. So t…
11 months, 1 week ago
Monday: Fed on track to cut in September
US consumer confidence is weak. The Fed is on track to cut in September. That’s weakening the US dollar. And New Zealand gets fresh inflation data to…
11 months, 1 week ago
Friday: Australia's unemployment jumps
US stocks hit fresh record highs overnight after US retail sales beat forecasts. Australia’s unemployment rate unexpectedly jumps. New Zealand’s infl…
11 months, 2 weeks ago