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Back to SearchTuesday: RBA expected to hold hawkishly
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold its cash rate at 3.6% later this afternoon. The Aussie dollar has rallied in anticipation of a rate…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Monday: Fed expected to cut this week
Benign US inflation data sets the scene for a Fed rate cut this week. China’s exports are growing solidly. Japanese consumers spend less, but the Ban…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Friday: Australian households spend up
Global markets are solid ahead of key US inflation data tonight. Australian households spent up during October sales. Australia’s gold exports contin…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Thursday: Australian GDP includes inflation sparks
US markets are mixed after weak jobs data. Australian GDP shows stronger inflation signals for the RBA. South Korean growth rises. And India’s centra…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Wednesday: RBA to hold from here - ANZ Research
US stocks rise, but wariness remains around tech valuations. ANZ Research updates its RBA call, with rates are expected to stay at 3.6%, and Australi…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuesday: Inside NZ's house price recovery
US manufacturing data is weaker than expected, reinforcing expectations of a Fed rate cut next week. That’s dragging on the US dollar. But the Kiwi d…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Monday: Lending to Australian housing investors hits 10-year high
Lending to rental property investors in Australia surges to its fastest growth rate in a decade. China’s economy is showing mixed signals. And India …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Friday: Data centres boost Australian capex
Markets are quiet with the US on Thanksgiving holiday. Data centres underpin an Australian investment jump, putting further pressure on RBA to hold r…
4 months ago
Thursday: AUD & NZD rise as rate views shift
Both the Aussie and Kiwi dollars rise as rate cut views retreat. Australian October inflation overshot the mark, putting another Reserve Bank of Aust…
4 months ago
Wednesday: US data supports Fed cut
US jobs, consumption and producer inflation data overnight support a Fed rate cut in December. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is set to cut rates to…
4 months ago