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Economy

The latest retail sales data is out: What did it reveal about the Australian economy?

| Laura Stewart

Retail sales data is a closely watched metric by investors and economists.

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Economy

1 month on from Trump's Liberation Day. What's the latest with Trump's tariffs?

| Sebastian Bowen

A lot has changed in one month.

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Economy

Federal Election Eve: How does Macquarie expect markets to respond to the result?

| Laura Stewart

Will the market go on a tear like the recent US Presidential election?

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Share Market News

What the latest inflation data means for ASX 200 investors and RBA interest rate cuts

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors enjoy a May RBA interest rate cut following the latest inflation print?

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get an interest rate cut in May? Here's what the RBA minutes tell us

| Bernd Struben

With inflation slowing and a global trade war looming, will ASX 200 investors receive an RBA interest rate cut in…

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Economy

Why should ASX stock market investors care about the bond market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Bond markets have a far greater impact on your shares than you might think...

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Economy

Which ASX shares are most impacted by the weak Australian dollar?

| Sebastian Bowen

A low Aussie dollar can have a big impact on a stock portfolio...

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Share Market News

Soaring one day, plunging the next. Why is the ASX 200 on a rollercoaster?

| Bernd Struben

After rocketing 2.4% yesterday, why is the ASX 200 crashing again today?

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Economy

How likely is NAB's 50 basis point rate cut forecast?

| Laura Stewart

The RBA will next meet on 19-20 May.

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A happy shopper lifts her bags high, indicating a rising share price in ASX retail companies
Economy

The latest retail sales data is out: What did it reveal about the Australian economy?

| Laura Stewart

Retail sales data is a closely watched metric by investors and economists.

Read more »

A woman sits at her computer with her hand to her mouth and a contemplative smile on her face as she reads about the performance of Allkem shares on her computer
Economy

1 month on from Trump's Liberation Day. What's the latest with Trump's tariffs?

| Sebastian Bowen

A lot has changed in one month.

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Man putting a ballot into a voting box in Australia.
Economy

Federal Election Eve: How does Macquarie expect markets to respond to the result?

| Laura Stewart

Will the market go on a tear like the recent US Presidential election?

Read more »

A worried woman looks at her phone and laptop, seeking ways to tighten her belt against inflation.
Economy

US economy reports negative GDP growth in Q1. What does this mean?

| Sebastian Bowen

The US is now halfway to a recession.

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Economy

Is Australia's AAA credit rating at risk?

| Laura Stewart

S&P Global Ratings issued a statement earlier this week.

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Share Market News

What the latest inflation data means for ASX 200 investors and RBA interest rate cuts

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors enjoy a May RBA interest rate cut following the latest inflation print?

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Economy

How likely is a 50 basis point interest rate cut next month?

| Aaron Bell

What are experts tipping for next month's RBA meeting?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 roaring higher today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors have good reason to celebrate today.

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get an interest rate cut in May? Here's what the RBA minutes tell us

| Bernd Struben

With inflation slowing and a global trade war looming, will ASX 200 investors receive an RBA interest rate cut in…

Read more »

woman talking on the phone and giving financial advice whilst analysing the stock market on the computer with a pen
Economy

Why should ASX stock market investors care about the bond market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Bond markets have a far greater impact on your shares than you might think...

Read more »

A mature aged man with grey hair and glasses holds a fan of Australian hundred dollar bills up against his mouth and looks skywards with his eyes as though he is thinking what he might do with the cash.
Economy

Which ASX shares are most impacted by the weak Australian dollar?

| Sebastian Bowen

A low Aussie dollar can have a big impact on a stock portfolio...

Read more »

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Economy

NAB's latest Business Confidence Survey: What did we learn?

| Zach Bristow

Mining and utilities saw a jump, with declines in retail, service, finance, and construction.

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A businesswoman ponders why her boat is sinking in the ocean.
Share Market News

Soaring one day, plunging the next. Why is the ASX 200 on a rollercoaster?

| Bernd Struben

After rocketing 2.4% yesterday, why is the ASX 200 crashing again today?

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Economy

Trump tariffs target Aussie beef: are ASX beef stocks impacted?

| Steve Holland

US President Donald Trump has slapped a 10% tariff on Australia’s exports.

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Economy

Australian consumer confidence plunges to a six-month low

| Sebastian Bowen

Trump's tariffs are already having an effect in Australia.

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Economy

Deutsche Bank tips supersized 50 basis point interest rate cut for May

| Sebastian Bowen

Are rate cuts a silver lining from the tariff chaos?

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Economy

Understanding tariffs: the pros and cons

| Sebastian Bowen

Are there any upsides to Trump's new taxes?

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Share Market News

How are ASX 200 investors responding to the new Trump tariffs today?

| Bernd Struben

Australia didn’t escape the new Trump tariffs. Here’s how ASX investors are repositioning today.

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Economy

What could reciprocal tarrifs mean for my investments?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are holding their breath for 'liberation day'...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 pushes higher following RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be waiting until 20 May for the RBA’s next interest rate decision.

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Economy

What are the chances of an interest rate cut Tomorrow?

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets are fairly certain about what will happen tomorrow...

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get an RBA interest rate cut tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

Are markets mispricing the odds of an RBA interest rate cut tomorrow?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 down by so much today?

| Bernd Struben

It’s a sea of red on the ASX 200 today. But why?

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Share Market News

Falling interest rates: The winners and losers

| Laura Stewart

How well is your portfolio positioned for rate cuts?

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Economy

Which ASX sectors will benefit most from falling interest rates?

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares will be praying for another rate cut.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 just got a welcome boost from the latest Aussie inflation data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are responding bullishly to the latest Aussie CPI print. But why?

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Economy

Trump's tariffs: Why are they causing so much volatility?

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets hate uncertainty, but Trump thrives on it.

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Share Market News

Why these ASX 200 bank bosses fear RBA interest rate cuts could be over

| Bernd Struben

The RBA will announce its next interest rate decision on 1 April.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors embrace strong Aussie jobs data despite interest rate risks

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are embracing the strong employment figures. But what about interest rate risks?

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Share Market News

Why Thursday is shaping up to be a BIG day for the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

We could see some big moves on the ASX 200 tomorrow.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 down so much today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are overheating their sell buttons today. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 wallowing after the RBA just cut interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are taking a cautious approach to the RBA’s first interest rate cut since 2020.

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get the RBA interest rate cut they're expecting tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The RBA announces its next interest rate decision tomorrow. So, what should we expect?

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Economy

Why Warren Buffett isn't predicting a stock market crash in 2025

| Keith Speights

Buffett hasn't predicted a stock market crash this year for one simple reason.

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International Stock News

Will Donald Trump's new sweeping tariffs cause a US stock market crash? History couldn't be any clearer

| Sean Williams

Trump's "America First" ethos may come at a big cost to the stock market.

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Economy

What are tariffs and why are they sinking the stock market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tariff is a word that we might want to become familiar with...

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Share Market News

Has the latest Aussie retail sales data locked in an RBA interest rate cut in February?

| Bernd Struben

Will Aussie investors enjoy lower interest rates in February following the latest retail sales print?

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Share Market News

Aussie inflation is falling! Now when will the RBA finally cut interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation sliding, will the RBA now cut interest rates in February?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 marching higher following first 2025 US Fed interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are now considering the Fed’s next interest rate move in March.

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