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Back to SearchWednesday: Solid US retail sales ease recession fears
Strong US retail sales ease recession fears, adding slightly to expectations of a 25 basis point cut by the Fed; Australia’s consumer confidence jump…
1 year, 7 months ago
Tuesday: Chances grow for 50bps Fed cut
Market expectations for a 50 basis point cut by the Fed grow to 50/50 amid debate over whether the US jobs market is too weak for just a 25 bps move;…
1 year, 7 months ago
Monday: Disappointing China data dump
China is expected to launch a stimulus package after a very weak set of economic data. Global markets are focused on the Fed starting its rate-cuttin…
1 year, 7 months ago
Friday: ECB cuts & focus turns to Fed
The ECB cuts another 25 basis points, as expected. Global markets are firm ahead of next week’s Fed decision. India’s inflation is firm, but the RBI …
1 year, 8 months ago
Thursday: Stronger US inflation reduces bets of larger rate cut
US core inflation is stronger than expected in August causing markets to reduce bets for a 50 basis point cut by the Federal Reserve, the Yen hit its…
1 year, 8 months ago
Wednesday: Oil slides after OPEC cuts demand forecast
Global markets are mixed ahead of key US inflation data tonight. Oil slumps below US$70/bbl after a demand forecast downgrade. China’s exports jump, …
1 year, 8 months ago
Tuesday: Weak China inflation triggers concern
US markets bed in expectations for a soft landing ahead of key price data, China’s core inflation is the lowest in three years, prompting calls for m…
1 year, 8 months ago
Monday: Fed rate cut size unresolved
Mixed US jobs data means the debate about a 25 basis point cut or a 50 point cut by the Fed next week still very alive. Australian home lending to in…
1 year, 8 months ago
Friday: RBA Governor sends strong inflation warning
Markets were mixed ahead of key US jobs figures tonight; The RBA Governor talks tough in the fight against inflation; Malaysia keeps rates on hold, w…
1 year, 8 months ago
Thursday: RBA unlikely to be moved by weaker households
US Job vacancies were weaker than anyone expected in July, boosting chances of a larger cut by the Fed this month, Australia’s economy expands, altho…
1 year, 8 months ago