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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 14 Aug 2026 Daily Report 14 August 2026Scaling back expectations for fed funds rate hikes following the downside surprise in US PPI inflation drove the S&P 500 to fresh record highs overnight, while US Treasury yields declined.
- 14 Aug 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 14 August 2026In Australia, the RBA kept the cash rate target unchanged but maintained a hawkish stance. NAB business conditions improved but remained below their long-run average, while business confidence was still negative in July. New home loans fell in Q2, driven in particular by a plunge in investor loans.
- 12 Aug 2026 Monthly Update July 2026The annual rate of Perth CPI inflation declined to 3.7% in June, to be the lowest since late 2025. Western Australian employment rose by 17.2k in June, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%.
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