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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 18 Sep 2026 Daily Report 18 September 2026Wall Street bounced back last night, supported by lower oil prices amid reports that Saudi Arabian oil is being shipped through the Strait of Hormuz along Oman’s coastline.
- 18 Sep 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 18 September 2026Abroad, the FOMC and Bank of Japan increased their policy rates, as expected. US retail sales rose strongly in August. Chinese economic activity data for August were again underwhelming.
- 15 Sep 2026 Monthly Highlights August 2026 - EnglishWestern Australian employment fell by 23.9k in July, while the unemployment edged up to 4.4%. The Perth CPI rose by 1.1% in July, to be up 3.8% YoY.
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