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ASX Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the next RBA interest rate decision?

| Bernd Struben

February marked the ninth consecutive month of interest rate hikes in the RBA’s ongoing struggle to bring inflation back within…

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Economy

Big bomb to explode on Tuesday for ASX shares: economists

| Tony Yoo

The economy could slow considerably and company earnings could take a painful hit.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps higher on latest GDP and inflation news

| Bernd Struben

The ABS just released the latest data on Australia’s economic growth and monthly inflation figures.

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Investing Strategies

4 ways interest rates could go and what they mean for ASX shares: expert

| Tony Yoo

How will the central banks influence your stocks in 2023? Here are the possibilities, ranging from a nightmare to a…

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ASX Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 leap higher on rising unemployment data?

| Bronwyn Allen

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.5% to 3.7% in January.

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ASX Share Market News

Why the latest US inflation figures matter to ASX 200 investors

| Bernd Struben

Fast rising prices and the resulting central bank tightening in the world’s top economy have a major spill over effect…

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Economy

ASX 200 falls following ninth consecutive RBA interest rate hike

| Bernd Struben

With inflation still running high, the RBA increased the official cash rate by another 0.25%, bringing the interest rate to…

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ASX Share Market News

More rate hikes ahead? What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation running hot, the RBA lifted the official cash rate from the all-time low of 0.10% to the still…

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ASX Share Market News

The ASX 200 jumped 6% in January. Analysts reveal what this could mean for the rest of 2023

| Bernd Struben

January’s strong performance on the ASX 200 has been driven by a resilient Australian economy and early signs that inflation…

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps ahead on subdued Federal Reserve interest rate hike

| Bernd Struben

The latest push higher for the ASX 200 comes with a hearty thanks to the United States Federal Reserve.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 tumbles as inflation surprises to the upside

| Bernd Struben

With inflation still running hot, another RBA interest rate hike next month looks increasingly likely.

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Economy

ASX 200 lifts despite latest Aussie inflation data

| Sebastian Bowen

Inflation is getting worse. So why are ASX shares rising?

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 shares to rise by up to 7% in 2023: CBA

| Bernd Struben

Pressured by China’s growth hampering COVID lockdowns and fast rising interest rates across the world, ASX 200 shares fell 5.5%…

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ASX Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's what to expect from the US Fed in 2023

| Bernd Struben

After more than a decade of easy money policies, 2022 saw global central banks – led by the United States…

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Economy

Why you should pay attention to the Bank of Japan

| Mitchell Lawler

A butterfly flaps its wings in Japan and it's being felt around the world.

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How to invest

A recession could be coming in 2023. Here's Warren Buffett's investing advice

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd follow Buffett's advice in the next recession...

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 shares slump amid Fed 5% fears

| Bernd Struben

The latest rate hike from the US Fed that’s impacting ASX 200 shares today comes on the heels of four…

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ASX Share Market News

Why Thursday could be huge for ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is well into the green on lower-than-expected US inflation data today. What might tomorrow bring?

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Economy

Inflation nation: Why is the ASX 200 marching higher today?

| Bernd Struben

There's a good reason ASX 200 investors keep a close eye on these figures coming out of the United States.

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How to invest

As 2 experts predict the stock market is yet to bottom, here are 4 things every investor can do now to prepare for the worst

| Bruce Jackson

The Santa Rally is on hold as the ASX 200 follows Wall Street lower. Is the worst still ahead?

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 slips as RBA lifts interest rates for the eighth month running

| Bernd Struben

The RBA opted to lift rates by another 0.25%, bringing the official cash rate to 3.10%.

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Economy

So, has inflation peaked or not?

| Bronwyn Allen

When inflation peaks, interest rate hikes may cease or at least occur less frequently. So, this is a big question.

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Economy

Investing in ASX shares? Here's what the experts expect for RBA rate hikes in 2023

| Bernd Struben

When the RBA raised the cash rate to 0.35% in May, it represented the first rate hike since November 2010.

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Economy

ASX 200 lifts on lower-than-forecast inflation data

| Bernd Struben

Inflation in Australia remains high, but it appears to be slowing.

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ASX Share Market News

Why ASX 200 'investors should brace for impact': Morgan Stanley

| Matthew Farley

The broker believes rising interest rates could kick off a recessionary cycle in the economy.

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Investing Strategies

ASX 200 shares may have just hit the bottom: AMP economist

| Tony Yoo

One expert reckons we may have seen the worst of the stock market and the current rally could be more…

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ASX Share Market News

Here's what Goldman's RBA rate forecast could mean for ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

It was only six months ago that Australia’s official cash rate stood at the all-time low of 0.10%.

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Economy

ASX 200 dives on hawkish Federal Reserve interest rate policies

| Bernd Struben

Markets had widely anticipated and priced in the Fed's decision to lift the official interest rate by another 0.75%, but…

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps higher following RBA rate announcement

| Bernd Struben

The RBA opted to lift rates by another 0.25%, a level the market had widely priced in.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's why the bank wants to shake up the RBA board

| Bernd Struben

Whether you’re filling up your car, buying groceries or planning a vacation, you’ll have noticed the bigger hit to your…

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Economy

ASX 200 heads downhill following latest inflation data

| Bernd Struben

In early morning trade the benchmark index reached six-week highs.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What to make of last night's budget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

This one was… different.

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Economy

Which ASX 200 shares could benefit from the federal budget?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tonight is budget night (again). Let's see how this could impact ASX 200 shares...

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ASX Share Market News

Why are ASX 200 shares going gangbusters on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

The benchmark index has been unusually volatile over the past three trading days.

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Investing Strategies

This is what will get ASX shares rising again early 2023: economist

| Tony Yoo

Are you sick of the rollercoaster that is 2022? One prominent expert has taken a stab at when we might…

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ASX Share Market News

Expert forecast: Here's where UBS says the ASX 200 will finish the year

| Bernd Struben

UBS does not expect the Australian economy to slip into a recession.

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Economy

Stock markets are starting to reflect that 'inflation is now under control': economist

| Bernd Struben

US and Aussie markets are rallying despite some high inflation data coming out of the US yesterday.

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ASX Share Market News

US inflation data came in hot. So why is the ASX 200 leaping higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200's rally follows an extraordinary turnaround in US equity markets.

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Opinions

ASX investors, STOP reading economic forecasts: economist

| Tony Yoo

Yes, stock markets have been driven by macroeconomic indicators this year. But that doesn't mean you should take any notice.

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Economy

Experts tip when inflation will peak, and it could be soon

| Zach Bristow

Inflation and interest rates continue to impact equity returns in 2022.

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