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Back to SearchMonday: China may downgrade its GDP forecast this week
Markets have yet to open after the lightening-fast overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria over the weekend, which may further destabilise the…
1 year, 3 months ago
Friday: All eyes ahead to US jobs and Fed
Bitcoin holds above US$100,000, while stocks and bonds are mixed ahead of US jobs data. The euro holds up well despite the collapse of France’s gover…
1 year, 3 months ago
Thursday: Lifting of martial law helps South Korean won
South Korea’s financial markets stabilise after the lifting of martial law, but the won remains vulnerable to political instability and a national st…
1 year, 3 months ago
Wednesday: South Korean President declares martial law
South Korea’s President declares martial law, accusing opposition parties of plotting with North Korea. The Korean won slumps. Elsewhere, Australian …
1 year, 3 months ago
Tuesday: Euro falls on French budget woes
The Euro falls on growing concerns that France’s minority Government will face a no-confidence vote as it forces through a Budget bill. Australian re…
1 year, 3 months ago
Monday: Contrasting rate calls in Australasia
ANZ Research now sees a later start to rate cuts in Australia, but sees a bigger rate cut in February in New Zealand. Donald Trump issues a big new t…
1 year, 3 months ago
Friday: Surprise rate cut in South Korea
Global markets are mixed, although tension is building around France’s budget crisis. The Bank of Korea unexpectedly cuts rates. Australian capital e…
1 year, 4 months ago
Thursday: RBNZ triggers questions over next move
Solid US inflation means the Federal Reserve could pause rate cuts in December. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts 50 basis points, with questions …
1 year, 4 months ago
Wednesday: A$ & NZ$ slide after Trump tariff threat
Markets wobble after Trump threatens 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, which forced the Aussie and Kiwi dollars down to near one-year lo…
1 year, 4 months ago
Tuesday: Markets jump on US Treasury pick
US markets bounce on hedge fund manager Scott Bessent’s selection as Treasury secretary, easing deficit and tariff fears. Singapore’s inflation is dr…
1 year, 4 months ago