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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 06 Jan 2026 Daily Report 6 January 2026US equities had their best day in two weeks, with the Dow Jones index closing at a record high. The gains were led by energy shares which were lifted by news of the US strikes on Venezuela and the capture of its president as traders anticipate increased access to Venezuelan oil for US oil companies.
- 19 Dec 2025 Market WATCh Weekly 19 December 2025In Australia, the Commonwealth’s MYEFO and the Western Australian Mid-year review both showed better fiscal outcomes compared to the Budgets. Westpac consumer sentiment fell back to a negative level after the RBA’s hawkish pivot in December, which followed a spike in the previous month.
- 11 Dec 2025 Monthly Update November 2025Western Australian gross state product rose by 1.3% in 2024-25, with state final demand up by 3.0%. The annual rate of Perth CPI inflation dropped 0.7ppts to 4.3% in October. WA wages growth accelerated to 4.0% YoY in Q3, while the unemployment rate ebbed to 4.1% in October. According to Cotality, Perth home prices rose by 2.4% in November.
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