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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 20 Feb 2026 Daily Report 20 February 2026US stocks retreated last night, while the prices of gold and oil rose further amid concerns over a potential significant US aerial attack on Iran.
- 20 Feb 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 20 February 2026In Australia, the wage price index saw another moderate increase in Q4, in line with market expectations. The January labour force report was solid, with the unemployment rate unexpectedly remaining steady at 4.1%.
- 11 Feb 2026 Monthly Update January 2026The RBA has increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85% in early February. The Perth CPI increased by 0.2% in Q4, the least of all capital cities, to be up by 3.9% through the year.
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