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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Christmas is coming but there's no rest for your stock portfolio. Here are the biggest developments to monitor.

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Economy

ASX investors: Is the RBA done hiking interest rates?

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's GDP numbers bode well for inflation...

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

The next few days will be massive for your stock portfolio. Keep your eyes on these events especially.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Expect a huge few days for your stock portfolio. These are the critical developments to monitor.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the most important events to keep an eye on this week for the sake of your stock portfolio.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert picks out the most critical developments punters should monitor in the coming days.

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ASX 200 whipsaws as RBA resumes interest rate hikes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is making some big moves following this afternoon’s RBA interest rate announcement.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

A massive few days for stocks are coming up. These are the biggest events to keep an eye on.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Christmas is coming but there's no rest for your stock portfolio. Here are the biggest developments to monitor.

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9 ASX 200 shares that stand to benefit from a rising Aussie dollar

| Bernd Struben

A number of ASX 200 shares have historically tended to outperform in times of a strengthening Australian dollar.

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Economy

ASX investors: Is the RBA done hiking interest rates?

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's GDP numbers bode well for inflation...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 pares losses as RBA holds fire on interest rates. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 clawed back some of its earlier losses following this afternoon's RBA interest rate announcement.

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ASX shares could get a massive boost on Tuesday. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Australia's inflation is running hotter than other comparable economies, and experts are divided on how fast relief could be coming.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

The next few days will be massive for your stock portfolio. Keep your eyes on these events especially.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rallies on latest Aussie inflation figures

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are optimistic following the October CPI data just released by the ABS.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Expect a huge few days for your stock portfolio. These are the critical developments to monitor.

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Economy

RBA rate shock: What's next for ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will ASX shares suffer if rates keep on rising?

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the most important events to keep an eye on this week for the sake of your stock portfolio.

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ASX 200 investors take the latest Aussie jobs data in stride

| Bernd Struben

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the latest unemployment figures this morning.

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Why is the ASX 200 having such a cracking day on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is flying higher today.

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S&P 500 leaps to 2-month high on latest US inflation data

| Bernd Struben

The S&P 500 rocketed 1.9% overnight, its best performance in seven months.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert picks out the most critical developments punters should monitor in the coming days.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 whipsaws as RBA resumes interest rate hikes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is making some big moves following this afternoon’s RBA interest rate announcement.

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Will the RBA lift interest rates again tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The RBA will announce its latest interest rate decision at 2:30pm AEDT tomorrow.

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ASX shares could be in freefall on Tuesday. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Watch out! Your stocks could be taking a tumble as the whole nation is distracted by the Melbourne Cup.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

A massive few days for stocks are coming up. These are the biggest events to keep an eye on.

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Resources Shares

Why did Fortescue shares just tumble alongside rival ASX 200 iron ore miners?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares have come under selling pressure after opening sharply higher.

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Energy Shares

Should ASX investors be worried about the oil price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Oil prices have bigger implications for your ASX share portfolio than you might think.

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Investing Strategies

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Your stocks can be impacted by many factors around the world. Here are the most critical events in the coming…

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's the latest RBA interest rate forecast from the big four banks

| Bernd Struben

It’s hard to believe that it was only back on 3 May 2022 that Australia’s official interest rate stood at…

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ASX 200 plunges as Aussie inflation data surprises to the upside

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors didn’t like the latest inflation data just released by the ABS.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

There's much to monitor with everything going on in the world. These are the most critical events in the coming…

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Economy

ASX 200 tanks 1.6% amid latest unemployment data

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why lower unemployment is bad news for ASX 200 shares.

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Economy

ASX investors: Why the RBA could be set to hike interest rates again

| Sebastian Bowen

Will we see another rate hike before the end of the year?

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Economy

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the numbers you have to pay attention to for the sake of your stock portfolio.

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Economy

Why stubborn inflation could be keeping the ASX down today

| Sebastian Bowen

The American economy appears to be a stumbling block for the ASX this Friday.

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Investing Strategies

Is this 1987 all over again?

| Tony Yoo

The world is facing so many of the same conditions now in 2023 as it did back in October 1987…

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Economy

Worried about inflation? Here's what NAB says will happen next

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB has just called out where it sees inflation heading to next...

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Economy

Is this the end of interest rate rises?

| Tony Yoo

For the love of God, make the pain stop. So say Australian mortgage holders, businesses and investors.

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Share Market News

Why surging bond yields are dragging the ASX 200 lower

| Mitchell Lawler

Bonds are singing their siren song as interest rates look to be higher for longer.

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Economy

ASX 200 wobbles amid mixed CPI data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hedging their bets on the heels of the latest CPI data.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

These are the biggest developments in the coming days that could impact your stock portfolio.

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Share Market News

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

| Bernd Struben

Skittish investors are sending the ASX 200 sharply lower on Friday.

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Share Market News

The Federal Reserve just kept interest rates on hold. So why is the ASX 200 slumping?

| Bernd Struben

Despite the Fed holding interest rates steady, US and Aussie investors are feeling jittery.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having a day to forget on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is giving back some of Friday's outsized gains today.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep your eyes on these events, because they may rock your stocks.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 soaring on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is enjoying tailwinds from multiple fronts on Friday.

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Share Market News

'Easier run': This is when interest rates could finally come down

| Tony Yoo

Pssst! A prominent economist has tipped when Australians might feel some relief.

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