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Latest Updates

A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.
  • 04 Sep 2026 Daily Report 4 September 2026
    US equities rose again overnight as traders scaled back expectations for a September Fed rate hike following comments from Governor Christopher Waller.
  • 04 Sep 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 4 September 2026
    In Australia, the annual rate of real GDP growth slowed in Q2, but not as much as expected, with increased demand for electric vehicles supporting household consumption.
  • 02 Sep 2026 AUD Monthly August 2026
    The Australian dollar was the strongest-performing G10 currency in August, while the trade-weighted index rose to its highest level since early June.

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