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Economy

I'm worried about the ASX 200 falling further. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Normally, markets drop when rates begin rising...

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 slides on third consecutive RBA interest rate hike

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will now be eyeing the RBA’s next interest rate meeting on 16 June.

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Economy

ASX 200 snaps brutal 8-day losing streak. Can it hold?

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX 200 snaps its losing streak as resources lead the charge.

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Economy

ASX 200 sinks into longest losing streak in years as oil prices surge

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 200 keeps sliding as oil prices climb and buyers hold back.

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ASX Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what to expect from Tuesday's RBA interest rate meeting

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts sound off on the RBA’s likely next interest rate move.

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ASX Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just rebound following the hottest inflation print since 2023?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors favoured their buy buttons after the latest Aussie inflation reading. But why?

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Economy

ASX 200 falls to a fresh 3-week low. Here's what's driving the sell-off today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 200 is sliding again with most sectors in the red.

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Economy

ASX 200 drops again. This is what's starting to worry investors

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 200 is tracking lower as volatility continues...

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Economy

RBA's 'worst nightmare': What exactly is stagflation?

| Sebastian Bowen

Stagflation is the RBA's worst nightmare, but what exactly is it?

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Economy

Interest rate rise expectations firm on jobs data as Aussie dollar hits 4-year high

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is in the red despite a partial rebound after March jobs data was released this morning.

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ASX Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just plunge 1.4% in Thursday afternoon trade?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors were hit with unpleasant news during the Thursday lunch hour.

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Economy

Three ASX 200 stock picks to consider now, to drive gains as markets and the gold price recover

| Cameron England

Is it time to buy the dip?

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Economy

Wall Street just suffered its worst quarter in years. Is the ASX 200 next?

| Aaron Teboneras

Wall Street’s worst quarter in years is now hitting ASX shares.

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Economy

Westpac warns the RBA may need to hike rates again

| Aaron Teboneras

Westpac now expects the RBA to lift rates three more times this year.

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Economy

ASX 200 sinks deeper as oil shock sparks fresh recession fears

| Aaron Teboneras

High oil prices are now becoming a bigger threat to ASX shares.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps as inflation surprises to the downside

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the dip in February inflation. But what will March bring?

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ASX Share Market News

The ASX 200 is roaring back on Tuesday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is surging higher today. But why?

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Economy

ASX nears correction territory. Is this the start of a bear market?

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX nears correction territory as global risks weigh on investor sentiment.

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ASX Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 down so much on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

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

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ASX Share Market News

What today's jobs numbers mean for ASX 200 investors

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is in focus following the latest Aussie employment figures.

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Economy

Here's what experts think will happen with the RBA interest rate this year

| Tristan Harrison

What could happen next with the RBA rate?

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Economy

Markets brace for the next shock as global tensions flare up

| Aaron Teboneras

Markets remain on edge as the Middle East conflict raises inflation risks.

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Economy

Why the RBA could increase interest rates again in May

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the market and economics team at Westpac are predicting.

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ASX Share Market News

Buying ASX shares or paying off a mortgage? Here's what the experts are saying about RBA interest rate hikes in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts sound off on the RBA’s latest interest rate hike, and what investors and mortgage holders can expect next.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 resilient in face of latest RBA interest rate increase

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors had widely been expecting the RBA to increase interest rates again today.

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Economy

RBA tipped to lift interest rates again as oil surge fuels inflation fears

| Aaron Teboneras

The latest oil rally is sparking fresh concerns about another RBA interest rate hike.

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ASX Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what to expect from Tuesday's RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are increasingly pricing in another RBA interest rate increase on Tuesday. Will it happen?

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ASX Share Market News

Here's what CBA says the RBA will do with interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s 2026 interest rate forecast will favour lenders over borrowers.

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Economy

Why the RBA could lift interest rates again this month

| Aaron Teboneras

Economists say the RBA may raise interest rates again in March.

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ASX Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 on a rollercoaster this week?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is seeing some wild price swings this week. Let’s see why.

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Economy

How is global uncertainty likely to affect the Australian market: UBS

| Cameron England

Investors shouldn't get spooked by world events.

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ASX Share Market News

With trend unemployment falling, here's the latest RBA interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s chief economist explains how the latest Aussie jobs data may impact the RBA’s upcoming interest rate decisions.

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ASX Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what these top analysts expect from interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Two leading analysts offer their outlook on Australia’s interest rates.

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Economy

Temple & Webster H1 FY26 earnings: Revenue jumps 20% as market share grows

| Laura Stewart

Temple & Webster’s H1 FY26 earnings showed strong growth in revenue, new customer acquisition, and market share gains.

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Economy

What the stronger Australian dollar means for your shares

| Cameron England

The Australian dollar has been performing strongly recently, with major tailwinds suggesting it will remain that way for a while.…

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ASX Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what CBA says to expect from interest rates following Tuesday's RBA hike

| Bernd Struben

We look at CBA’s new interest rate forecast on the heels of Tuesday’s RBA rate increase.

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Economy

RBA shocks borrowers with surprise rate hike to 3.85%

| Aaron Teboneras

The RBA has surprised markets by lifting the cash rate to 3.85% amid persistent inflation pressures.

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ASX Share Market News

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

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates going to increase next week? Let's find out.

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ASX Share Market News

Is the RBA about to increase interest rates? Here's the latest forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

CBA sounds off on the market’s growing expectations of an RBA interest rate hike.

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