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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gave up some of its intraday gains following the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

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Economy

Will the US Fed finally cut interest rates this week?

| Bernd Struben

Will the US Fed finally cut interest rates from their 23-year highs this week?

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Economy

The Bank of Canada just cut interest rates. Will the RBA follow suit?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hoping the RBA will follow the Bank of Canada and cut interest rates. But will it?

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Economy

What a pay rise for 2.6 million Aussies could mean for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

A pay rise for 2.6 million Aussies could increase inflation...

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 investors shouldn't expect interest rate cuts until 2025

| Bernd Struben

Interest rate cuts are looking increasingly unlikely in 2024.

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Share Market News

What the federal budget means for interest rates and ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Some ASX shares will benefit more than others from the new Federal budget.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rocketing higher on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 surged higher on the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is off to races on Monday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 sharply higher on Monday. But why?

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Gold

What this 4-year hedge fund record implies for ASX 200 gold stocks in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stocks enjoyed record high gold prices last week. Will that record soon be broken?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on Monday. But why?

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Economy

Why did the ASX 200 dip on the latest unemployment figures?

| Bronwyn Allen

The labour market remains stubbornly resilient with only a minute increase in unemployment last month.

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Economy

US inflation easing: What does it mean for ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

If America cuts interest rates, will Australia be next?

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Share Market News

Can ASX 200 investors expect a Fed interest rate cut in September?

| Bernd Struben

A Fed interest rate cut in September would offer some tailwinds for the ASX 200 in Q4.

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Retail Shares

How ASX 200 retail shares just got a boost from 'watchful shoppers'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 retail shares just enjoyed a boost from the latest ABS retail sales report. But why?

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Share Market News

What the RBA minutes imply for the ASX 200 and higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

With inflation proving sticky, should ASX 200 investors prepare for an RBA rate hike?

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors brace for another RBA interest rate hike?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are increasingly betting the RBA will raise interest rates. Are they right?

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just plummeted on May's inflation figures. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is under heavy selling pressure following May’s CPI data. But why?

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's why you'll like NAB's inflation forecast

| Bernd Struben

NAB’s inflation forecast could see ASX 200 shares rally on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gave up some of its intraday gains following the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

Read more »

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Share Market News

ASX 200 gives back some heady intraday gains amid Aussie jobs data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are running their slide rules over May’s unemployment figures.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is rocketing on the latest US inflation and Fed interest rate news

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the latest inflation and interest rate news out of the US. But why?

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Economy

Will the US Fed finally cut interest rates this week?

| Bernd Struben

Will the US Fed finally cut interest rates from their 23-year highs this week?

Read more »

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Share Market News

European Central Bank cuts interest rates. What does it mean for ASX investors?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will be hoping the RBA is paying attention to the ECB.

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Economy

The Bank of Canada just cut interest rates. Will the RBA follow suit?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hoping the RBA will follow the Bank of Canada and cut interest rates. But will it?

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Share Market News

How the latest GDP data could bring ASX 200 investors interest rate relief

| Bernd Struben

Australia’s GDP data could flag early rate relief for ASX 200 investors. But why?

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Economy

What a pay rise for 2.6 million Aussies could mean for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

A pay rise for 2.6 million Aussies could increase inflation...

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Economy

Do yesterday's inflation numbers mean interest rates are set to rise?

| Sebastian Bowen

The conventional wisdom was that rates were heading down... until yesterday.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just plunge on the latest Aussie inflation print?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button following the April CPI data. But why?

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 investors shouldn't expect interest rate cuts until 2025

| Bernd Struben

Interest rate cuts are looking increasingly unlikely in 2024.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 was almost hit by an RBA interest rate hike in May. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The RBA minutes reveal ASX 200 investors were almost faced with a rate hike this month.

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Share Market News

How the latest Aussie jobs figures just lit the ASX 200 on fire

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating news from several key fronts today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rockets higher on Thursday as S&P 500 smashes record highs

| Bernd Struben

With the S&P 500 racing to new all-time highs, ASX 200 investors are favouring their buy buttons.

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Economy

Which ASX shares could be set to benefit from the federal budget?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares might be the winners of the recent budget.

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Share Market News

What the federal budget means for interest rates and ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Some ASX shares will benefit more than others from the new Federal budget.

Read more »

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Share Market News

2 reasons Thursday is shaping up to be a huge day for the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

Thursday could be a big day for the ASX 200. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why these ASX mining shares have 'got some huge advantages': Chalmers

| Bernd Struben

Tomorrow’s Federal budget could offer a welcome boost for these ASX mining shares.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rocketing higher on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 surged higher on the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

Read more »

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is predicted to leap higher in 2024 despite higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

These experts are forecasting a strong run for the ASX 200 in 2024. But why?

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is off to races on Monday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 sharply higher on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA interest rate call tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 could make big moves higher or lower tomorrow depending on the RBA’s interest rate decision.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares right now? Here's why the OECD says to expect higher interest rates for longer

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors could be waiting longer than expected for rate cuts, according to the OECD.

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Share Market News

What Fed chair Jerome Powell just said and what it means for ASX investors

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are eagerly awaiting the first interest rate cuts from the US Fed.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting May with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell buttons on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Market News

How Aussie retail sales just boosted the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

The latest Aussie retail sales data is offering a boost to the ASX 200. But why?

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Share Market News

Here's why RBA might increase interest rates again in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Markets are increasingly eyeing the potential of further interest rate hikes from the RBA.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 just crumbled on today's inflation print

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button following the latest Australian inflation news.

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Opinions

3 ASX All Ord shares at risk if inflation storms back

| Mitchell Lawler

If inflation returns, highly-indebted companies could be looking at unmanageable costs.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just sink to new 2-month lows on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

It’s been a rocky week for the ASX 200. But why?

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