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Back to SearchTuesday: 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 months ago
Wednesday: Weak US manufacturing raises slowdown concern
Global stocks fall after weak US manufacturing data raises fears about a deeper slowdown. The Australian dollar is down over 1%; Australia’s GDP toda…
1 year, 10 months ago
Tuesday: Australia GDP puzzle takes shape
Global markets were quiet overnight due to the US Labor Day holiday. The final pieces of Australia’s GDP puzzle fall into place today; Job ads show a…
1 year, 10 months ago
Monday: US economy on approach for soft landing
Global markets are laser-focused on US jobs data this week to confirm the Fed can pinpoint a soft landing. Australia’s tax cuts are yet to show in re…
1 year, 10 months ago
Friday: Rate cuts fire up NZ business confidence
US stocks are strong on more signs of a soft landing. NZ business confidence surges as rates are cut. Australian capital investment plans remain stro…
1 year, 10 months ago
Thursday: Australian core inflation falling again
US stocks are trading down ahead of of chipmaker Nvidia’s results later this morning; There’s support for an ECB September cut; Australia’s inflation…
1 year, 10 months ago
Wednesday: USD nears 2024 lows
The US dollar weakened again overnight to near its low this year. Australia’s inflation figures today will be dominated by Government subsidies lower…
1 year, 10 months ago