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ASX 200 investors flinch as RBA pulls the trigger on higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors and mortgage holders alike are now facing higher interest rates.

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Economy

How much will markets and rates rise this year? AMP's Shane Oliver makes a prediction

| Cameron England

This interest rate outlook might surprise.

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Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Economy

What a rising Aussie dollar means for your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

A rising dollar flows through to many ASX shares.

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ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Buying ASX 200 shares and hoping for interest rate relief? Here's what the RBA minutes reveal

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept interest rates on hold in November. What can ASX investors expect now?

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ASX 200 lifts to new record high as unemployment falls

| Bronwyn Allen

Unemployment fell to 4.2% amid record-high female participation in the labour force last month.

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ASX 200 lifts as RBA delivers interest rate relief

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating what's only the third RBA interest rate cut since December 2020.

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Economy

Will the RBA cut interest rates tomorrow?

| Sebastian Bowen

All eyes will be on the RBA tomorrow.

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Economy

Why does the US stock market impact the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why do we have to live and die on what happens 'Stateside?

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

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is taking a fall on Monday. But why?

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ASX 200 lifts off as inflation data spurs hope for RBA interest rate cuts

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the latest inflation reading. But why?

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Economy

Will the ASX 200 keep hitting new records in 2025? Here's my take

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is still close to its record high.

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What ASX 200 investors just learned about the next RBA interest rate move

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors get a much-awaited interest rate cut in August?

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Economy

Unemployment is up. So why are ASX shares rising today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be celebrating a rise in unemployment.

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Economy

Here's the big four banks' revised interest rate predictions after the RBA left rates on hold

| Laura Stewart

The RBA's decision shocked investors yesterday. What comes next?

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ASX 200 slides on unexpected RBA interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on the RBA’s latest interest rate announcement.

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Economy

Tariff deals in focus: What's the likely outcome for Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

Brace for a new 'Liberation Day' on 1 August.

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Will ASX 200 investors get a supersized RBA interest rate cut tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 could make some big moves tomorrow on any unexpected RBA interest rate announcement.

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Economy

Major bank slashes interest rates 6 days ahead of RBA decision

| Laura Stewart

What does this mean for investors?

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Economy

How could Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' affect the stock market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Markets don't seem worried about this bill, but that could change.

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Economy

Westpac becomes the latest big 4 bank to predict a July rate cut

| Laura Stewart

What does this mean for investors?

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Economy

What does the changing oil price mean for the ASX 200?

| Zach Bristow

Oil continues to wobble with the tensions seen on the world stage.

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Economy

CBA predicts July rate cut after inflation comes in lower than expected

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest inflation numbers are good news for homeowners.

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Economy

Why does KPMG think the RBA will cut interest rates this year?

| Zach Bristow

Interest rates continue to dominate the investment narrative in 2025.

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Economy

Aussie business confidence is down. What does this mean for FY26?

| Zach Bristow

What's the outlook for businesses heading into the new financial year?

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Economy

Why one economist believes the RBA could accelerate rate cuts

| Laura Stewart

Where does this leave ASX investors?

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Economy

How could the rising oil price impact interest rates?

| Laura Stewart

The Middle East conflict adds further complexity to the RBA's decision making.

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Economy

Westpac just predicted the cash rate could be 2.85% by next year

| Laura Stewart

Yesterday, Westpac delivered the bold prediction.

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Why the Trump tariffs aren't done roiling the ASX 200 yet

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors celebrating an end to the Trump tariffs on Thursday awoke to a new reality today.

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How are ASX 200 investors responding to the latest Aussie inflation numbers?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 was up 0.2% today before the ABS reported the latest inflation figures.

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Economy

Contrarian view: Why interest rate hikes could be back in play

| Laura Stewart

The RBA just cut rates. But, where to from here?

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ASX 200 lifts on the RBA's latest interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is up 0.5% on the heels of the RBA’s interest rate announcement.

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

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is widely expected to cut interest rates on Tuesday. Will the central bank deliver?

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Economy

Moody's strips the US of its triple A credit rating. Should I sell VTS ETF?

| Laura Stewart

Moody's is the final credit rating agency to do so.

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Economy

A tale of two economies: The stock market vs the macroeconomic data

| Laura Stewart

Where will we be 12 months from now?

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Economy

The unemployment rate rises in April. What could this mean for ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's figures are good news for investors.

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Economy

How could a US-China trade deal impact my ASX share portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Trump tariff sell-off might not be over just yet.

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Economy

Why did Goldman Sachs just upgrade its S&P 500 target?

| Laura Stewart

Is the S&P 500 about to enter a bull market?

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Economy

NAB Business Survey released: What did we learn?

| Zach Bristow

Mixed signals are swirling throughout the Aussie business landscape.

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How are ASX 200 investors reacting to the surprise US-China tariff deal?

| Bernd Struben

The Nasdaq rocketed 4.4% on the US-China tariff agreement, but what about the ASX 200?

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Why the Fed just left interest rates on hold and what ASX investors can expect next

| Bernd Struben

With the Fed keeping interest rates on hold, when can ASX investors expect the central bank’s next cut?

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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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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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