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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 01 May 2025 Daily Report 1 May 2025US stocks picked up, while the US dollar appreciated, despite the US Q1 GDP figures suggesting the first negative outcome in three years.
- 17 Apr 2025 Market WATCh Weekly 17 April 2025Abroad, US President Donald Trump has temporarily exempted electronics from the tariffs on China and hinted that he may pause 25% sectoral tariffs on cars and car parts. However, he also signalled that sectoral tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals may be coming, while threating China with a 245% tariff rate on some goods and banning sales of some chips in China by US companies.
- 11 Apr 2025 Monthly Update March 2025Western Australian state final demand rose by 1.1% in Q4 2024, to be up 2.7% through the year. These increases were the largest of all Australian states. The strongest 0.7ppts contribution to quarterly state final demand growth came from a 3.6% rise in business investment, driven by higher non-dwelling construction (+2.9%) and spending for machinery and equipment (+4.0%). investment.
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