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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 21 May 2025 Daily Report 21 May 2025The six-day winning streak on Wall Street came to a halt last night, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing 0.4% lower.
- 09 May 2025 Market WATCh Weekly 9 May 2025In Australia, dwelling approvals saw an unexpectedly strong fall in March, while the household spending indicator saw a surprising decline. The Melbourne Institute inflation gauge pointed to a rise in the annual rates of consumer price inflation.
- 20 May 2025 RBA Update May 2025The RBA Monetary Policy Board reduced its interest rates by 25bps, taking the cash rate target to 3.85% and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances to 3.75%. The decision was in line with market expectations.
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