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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 17 Jul 2026 Daily Report 17 July 2026The S&P 500 retreated overnight, dragged down by information technology and communication services amid fresh concerns about overvaluation. Investors are also awaiting US President Donald Trump’s speech later this morning, although there is speculation that the speech may not concern international affairs.
- 17 Jul 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 17 July 2026In Australia, NAB business conditions remained below average in June, while business confidence improved, but remained negative. Westpac consumer sentiment pointed to somewhat smaller, yet persisting pessimism in July. Consumer inflation expectations dropped, though this preceded the recent pick-up in oil prices.
- 08 Jul 2026 Monthly Update June 2026The RBA Monetary Policy Board left the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35% at its meeting in June. Western Australian state final demand rose by 0.5% in Q1, to be up by 2.8% YoY. The annual rate of Perth CPI inflation ticked up to 4.0% in May, to be in line with the national level.
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