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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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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks as inflation spike dashes hopes for RBA interest rate relief

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell buttons as Australia’s inflation continues to rise.

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Economy

Interest rate rise narrowly 'odds on' for next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Here is what the ASX rate tracker reveals about the chances of an interest rate hike next Tuesday.

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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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ASX Share Market News

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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ASX Share Market News

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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Retail Shares

2 quality ASX 200 shares to buy now amid a rising Aussie dollar

| Bernd Struben

Amid CBA’s forecast of a strengthening Aussie dollar, it may be time to shake up that ASX share portfolio.

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ASX Share Market News

Why CBA is forecasting a stronger Aussie dollar in 2026, and what that means if you're buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Amid CBA’s forecast of a strengthening Aussie dollar, which ASX shares might benefit and which might struggle in 2026?

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ASX Share Market News

Experts forecast rising interest rates in 2026. Here's what that means if you're buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares? Here’s why CBA and NAB are forecasting RBA interest rate hikes in 2026.

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ASX Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Why, and how, you should prepare for higher interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The odds of RBA interest rate hikes in 2026 are rising. Here’s what that means if you’re buying ASX shares.

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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 Share Market News

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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Economy

What will a likely US rate cut mean for Australian shares?

| Cameron England

An interest rate cut in the US appears to be a near-certainty, with implications for share markets both in the…

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ASX Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what to know before the RBA starts hiking interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Investors buying ASX shares should prepare for potentially higher interest rates in 2026. But how?

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ASX Share Market News

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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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold stocks like Northern Star smashing the benchmark on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 200 gold miners today. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

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 Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 down so much on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are reaching for their sell buttons on Friday. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 lifting today after the RBA kept interest rates on hold?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is taking the RBA’s interest rate decision in stride. But why?

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ASX Share Market News

Here's CBA's latest Australian interest rate forecast

| Bernd Struben

With inflation picking up, when does CBA forecast the next RBA interest rate cut?

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