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Back to SearchFriday: 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Tuesday: Oil jumps on Mid East conflict
Oil has jumped 2-and-a-half percent on renewed conflict in the Middle East. The US dollar strengthened overnight as traders continued to digest signa…
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Monday: Powell says it's time to cut rates
Jerome Powell says the time has come to cut rates. They may eventually 200 basis points. The Kiwi dollar is rising against the Aussie despite a small…
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