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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 17 Oct 2025 Daily Report 17 October 2025US stocks retreated overnight, with losses led by financials, amid fresh concerns over US regional banks.
- 17 Oct 2025 Market WATCh Weekly 17 October 2025In Australia, the unemployment rate rose more than expected in September, as unemployment rose more than employment. NAB business conditions remained above the longer-run average in September, while business confidence rebounded from its fall from the previous month.
- 08 Oct 2025 Monthly Update September 2025As expected, the RBA kept the cash rate target at 3.60% in September, but turned a bit more hawkish. Western Australian employment rose by 1.2% over the year to August, while the unemployment rate was 3.8%. Perth home prices rose by 1.6% in September and dwelling approvals fell by 7.3% in August.
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