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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 19 Jun 2026 Daily Report 19 June 2026US stocks bounced back last night, as the US and Iran memorandum of understanding took effect and traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has started to tick up. However, first cracks on the memorandum of understanding and fresh sanctions on Russia saw oil prices pick up slightly from their three-month lows.
- 19 Jun 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 19 June 2026In Australia, the RBA kept the cash rate unchanged on Tuesday, but reinforced its tightening bias. Abroad, the US and Iran have signed to a 60-day ceasefire memorandum of understanding. The FOMC and Bank of England left their policy rates steady this week.
- 16 Jun 2026 RBA Update June 2026The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Monetary Policy Board kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.35% at the June meeting, in line with market expectations. The decision was unanimous.
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