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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 03 Jul 2026 Daily Report 3 July 2026The S&P 500 closed flat yesterday, while US Treasury yields declined at the front end of the yield curve, as a smaller-than-expected increase in US non-farm payrolls led to some scaling back of fed funds rate hike expectations.
- 03 Jul 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 3 July 2026In Australia, the RBA minutes maintained the hawkish tone from the June post-meeting statement. The national Cotality home value index declined in June, driven by lower prices in Sydney and Melbourne. Dwelling approvals saw another fall in May, while the annual rate of private sector credit growth reached the highest level since late 2022. The goods trade balance turned back negative in May.
- 01 Jul 2026 AUD Monthly June 2026The Australian dollar recorded its weakest monthly performance against the US dollar since December 2024 and was among the poorest performers within the G10 currency basket. In contrast, the US dollar was the strongest currency, followed by the British pound, Japanese yen, and euro.
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