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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.
  • 13 Jul 2026 Daily Report 13 July 2026
    Wall Street saw fresh gains on Friday, as investors eventually shrugged off US President Donald Trump’s repeated announcement that the 60-day ceasefire between the US and Iran was no longer effective, and instead focused on the promise of a resumption of talks between the parties.
  • 10 Jul 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 10 July 2026
    In Australia, the Melbourne Institute inflation gauge suggested that consumer price inflation declined further in June. RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter has reminded that the central bank’s response to supply shock depends on its duration and impact on inflation expectations.
  • 08 Jul 2026 Monthly Update June 2026
    The 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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