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Back to SearchMonday: US jobs growth well below forecasts
US jobs growth was much weaker than expectations, raising questions about whether the Fed could cut 50 basis points next week, rather than 25 basis p…
1 year ago
Friday: RBA watching household spending
Stocks and bonds rally on more signs US jobs data tonight will be soft, and clear the way for the Fed to cut rates. Australia’s household spend-up ca…
1 year, 1 month ago
Thursday: Australian GDP growth strengthens
Weak US jobs data strengthens bets the Fed will cut later this month. Australia’s economy grows faster than expected. And there’s an export boost for…
1 year, 1 month ago
Wednesday: Long bond yields jump in UK & US
Long bond yields rise in the UK to their highest levels since 1998 on fiscal fears. US long bond yields jump on Fed independence worries. Australia’s…
1 year, 1 month ago
Tuesday: Gold & silver surge to record highs
Gold jumps to a fresh record high, as does silver. Australia’s GDP growth is on track for 0.6% in the June quarter. And momentum is growing in Austra…
1 year, 1 month ago
Monday: Trump's tariffs ruled illegal
A US court rules Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are illegal, but they’ll keep going for now before an expected Supreme Court ruling. The Fed is st…
1 year, 1 month ago
Friday: China lets currency strengthen
Markets are mixed ahead of key US inflation data tonight. China lets its currency strengthen in what could be a signal before trade talks. Australian…
1 year, 1 month ago
Thursday: Australian inflation jumps
US bond yields edge lower as rate cut expectations rise, but French Government bond yields have surged amid budget worries. Australia’s inflation jum…
1 year, 1 month ago
Wednesday: RBA minutes support further cut
Market worries about Federal Reserve independence grow, pushing up longer US bond yields. The RBA’s August meeting minutes support another rate cut i…
1 year, 1 month ago
Tuesday: NZ retail trade improves
New Zealand’s retail trade volumes are stronger than expected. Global markets are mixed as traders debate the certainty of a Fed rate cut next month.…
1 year, 1 month ago