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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 19 Oct 2026 Daily Report 19 October 2026The AI-driven sell-off continued on Friday night, capping the worst trading week for the tech-heavy Nasdaq since the US tariff turmoil in April 2025. Oil futures rose by around 4% on Friday, with Brent futures approaching US$110 a barrel for the first time since mid-May, before ebbing this morning.
- 16 Oct 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 16 October 2026In Australia, the minutes from the RBA meeting sounded hawkish. Employment saw an unexpected fall in September, driven by part-time jobs, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at an upwardly revised 4.7%. NAB business conditions remained unchanged at a slightly negative level, while business confidence deteriorated.
- 09 Oct 2026 Monthly Highlights September 2026The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60% in September. The 2025-26 WA Annual Report on State Finances reported a surplus of A$4.2b and net debt of A$33.4b. The Perth CPI rose by 0.6% in August, lifting the annual inflation rate to 4.3%.
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