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Back to SearchTuesday: Hawkish RBA could boost AUD
Federal Reserve members are backing their 50 basis point rate cut, supporting views of a soft landing. The Aussie dollar is strengthening ahead of po…
1 year, 9 months ago
Monday: Oil slide boosting Asian economies
Global markets are digesting the Fed’s super-sized cut and the Bank of Japan’s decision to hold its rates, as expected. Trading and investing focus n…
1 year, 9 months ago
Friday: Investors celebrate soft landing signs
Global stocks are celebrating the Fed’s big rate cut as confirmation of a soft landing. The Bank of England holds rates, as expected. The Bank of Jap…
1 year, 9 months ago
Thursday: The Fed's first cut is the deepest
The Fed cuts by a super-sized 50 basis points and signals a total of 200 basis points of cuts by the end of 2025. Indonesia also cuts rates. The RBA …
1 year, 9 months ago
Wednesday: 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 months ago