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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 16 Oct 2025 Daily Report 16 October 2025The S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed into positive territory towards the end of a choppy session overnight, supported by good earnings results and encouraging comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
- 10 Oct 2025 Market WATCh Weekly 10 October 2025In Australia, the Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment dropped again in October, as consumers were spooked by inflation news. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Institute inflation gauge rose to the upper bound of the 2-3% target range in September, while consumer inflation expectations picked up to a five-month high in October. ANZ-Indeed data revealed a fall in job ads in September.
- 08 Oct 2025 Monthly Update September 2025As expected, the RBA kept the cash rate target at 3.60% in September, but turned a bit more hawkish. Western Australian employment rose by 1.2% over the year to August, while the unemployment rate was 3.8%. Perth home prices rose by 1.6% in September and dwelling approvals fell by 7.3% in August.
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