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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 24 Jul 2026 Daily Report 24 July 2026US and European equities slumped overnight as the Middle East situation deteriorated further and oil prices hit two-month highs, lifting inflation expectations and bond yields. However, tech was the main drag on US markets, as traders continue to question whether future earnings justify current valuations and heavy AI data centre spending.
- 24 Jul 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 24 July 2026In Australia, employment saw the strongest rise in over a year, while the unemployment rate held steady at a moderate level in June. The S&P Global flash PMI for July saw a pick-up in business activity growth, while the Westpac leading index pointed to subpar growth ahead.
- 08 Jul 2026 Monthly Update June 2026The RBA Monetary Policy Board left the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35% at its meeting in June. Western Australian state final demand rose by 0.5% in Q1, to be up by 2.8% YoY. The annual rate of Perth CPI inflation ticked up to 4.0% in May, to be in line with the national level.
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