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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 07 Nov 2025 Daily Report 7 November 2025The risk-off sentiment returned to Wall Street last night, as a weak US Challenger layoffs report brought fresh concerns over US labour market conditions.
- 07 Nov 2025 Market WATCh Weekly 7 November 2025In Australia, the RBA has kept the cash rate on hold, while revising inflation forecasts upwards and signalling there might be a case for no more rate cuts in this cycle.
- 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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