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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 22 May 2026 Daily Report 22 May 2026Following a weak start, the US share market ended the trading day in black, supported by hopes for resolution to the war in the Middle East. These hopes were fuelled further by comments from the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said that there were ‘some good signs’ in the US-Iran peace talks.
- 22 May 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 22 May 2026At home, RBA minutes indicated little chance for monetary policy tightening in June. The April labour force survey came out much weaker than expected. Offshore, FOMC minutes confirmed increasing hawkishness ahead of the new Chair taking his place on the committee.
- 13 May 2026 Monthly Update April 2026The Perth CPI rose by 1.2% in March, to be up by 4.6% through the year. Western Australian employment rose by 8.5k in March, while the unemployment rate was steady at a low 4.2%.
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