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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 08 Oct 2025 Daily Report 8 October 2025US equities pulled back overnight, with the S&P 500 snapping a seven-day winning streak as the US Government shutdown completed its first week. A minor storm kicked up as the US president indicated that some furloughed federal government workers might not receive backpay when they eventually are allowed to return to work.
- 03 Oct 2025 Market WATCh Weekly 3 October 2025In Australia, the RBA kept the cash rate target unchanged this week as expected, but sharpened its tone and appeared less willing to deliver a cut at the next meeting in November.
- 30 Sep 2025 RBA Update September 2025The RBA Monetary Policy Board kept interest rates unchanged at the September meeting, with the cash rate target remaining at 3.60%; the decision was in line with the market expectations. However, the RBA Monetary Policy Board has also sharpened its tone, and appears to be less inclined to deliver rate cuts in the coming months than after the August meeting.
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