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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 20 May 2026 Daily Report 20 May 2026US equities fell again as the standoff in the Persian Gulf continues and US Treasury yields jumped. The 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007. The risk-off tone and rising expectations for a US interest rate hike later this year drove the US dollar index to a six-week high.
- 15 May 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 15 May 2026In Australia, the Commonwealth budget showed slightly better fiscal outcomes compared to MYEFO. NAB business conditions deteriorated to the second lowest level since 2020 in April, while business confidence ticked up but remained bleak.
- 13 May 2026 Monthly Update April 2026The Perth CPI rose by 1.2% in March, to be up by 4.6% through the year. Western Australian employment rose by 8.5k in March, while the unemployment rate was steady at a low 4.2%.
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