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  • 25 Sep 2026 Daily Report 25 September 2026
    US equities were mostly lower overnight, although the S&P 500 finished broadly flat after recovering most of its early losses as investors responded to reports that the US and Chinese presidents had agreed to extend their trade truce.
  • 25 Sep 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 25 September 2026
    In Australia, employment rose more than expected in August, but the unemployment rate picked up to a nearly five-year high as more people entered the workforce. The S&P Global PMIs pointed to slower expansion in services and renewed contraction in manufacturing. RBA officials speaking this week maintained a hawkish tone.
  • 15 Sep 2026 Monthly Highlights August 2026 - English
    Western 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. Western Australian real state final demand rose by 1.0% in Q2, to be up by 3.6% YoY.

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