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Latest Updates

A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.
  • 11 Sep 2026 Daily Report 11 September 2026
    Financial market sentiment deteriorated further overnight as a sharp rise in oil prices, driven by escalating Middle East tensions, added to inflation concerns and reinforced expectations of further monetary tightening.
  • 11 Sep 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 11 September 2026
    In Australia, NAB business conditions deteriorated to the lowest level in six years in August, with business confidence also easing.
  • 02 Sep 2026 AUD Monthly August 2026
    The Australian dollar was the strongest-performing G10 currency in August, while the trade-weighted index rose to its highest level since early June.

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