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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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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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Inflation is back! Could ASX 200 investors still see an RBA interest rate cut next week?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation rising, when might ASX investors see the next RBA interest rate cut?

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ASX 200 plunges as shock inflation print dims RBA interest rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting their sell buttons following unwelcome inflation news.

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ASX 200 soars on new rate cut hopes after unemployment hits 4-year high

| Bronwyn Allen

Unemployment rose last month to its highest level since November 2021, according to new data.

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Economy

When will the next interest rate cut be delivered?

| Laura Stewart

The RBA opted to leave the cash rate on hold at 3.6% after its last meeting.

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ASX 200 slides as RBA keeps Aussie interest rates on hold

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are reacting to the RBA’s decision to keep interest rates on hold.

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Why did the ASX 200 nosedive on the latest Aussie unemployment figures?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors weren’t pleased with the latest Aussie jobs data. But why?

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Here's when CBA expects the first RBA interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

CBA is at odds with the other ASX 200 banks on its RBA rate cut forecast.

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The ASX 200 just raced into new all-time highs!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 just smashed its old record highs.

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Economy

Could a stock market crash be right around the corner?

| Zach Bristow

Remember: Markets move in cycles.

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Why did the ASX 200 lift on the latest Aussie inflation print?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors celebrated the latest CPI data. But why?

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ASX 200 dips as RBA delivers latest verdict on Australia's interest rate path

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are feeling a bit jittery following the RBA’s interest rate announcement.

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Can ASX 200 investors expect the RBA to follow the Fed and cut interest rates next week?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are enduring the highest interest rates since 2011.

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What the latest Aussie unemployment figures mean for ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

All Ords investors are analysing what the latest unemployment data could mean for interest rates and the Aussie economy.

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ASX 200 inks new record after Fed's jumbo interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

How are ASX 200 investors responding to the Fed’s big rate cut?

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Could ASX 200 investors see a supersized Fed interest rate cut this week?

| Bernd Struben

Thursday could see some big moves on the ASX 200 following the Fed’s interest rate decision.

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Economy

Guess which central bank cut interest rates AGAIN last night

| Zach Bristow

Could this signal a shift in policy direction?

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Economy

US inflation hits a 3-year milestone. What Aussie investors need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

American inflation is falling, and rate cuts might be imminent...

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Economy

What does falling 'real' unemployment mean for ASX shares?

| Zach Bristow

Could things be turning positive for the Aussie economy?

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What can ASX 200 investors expect from Fed interest rates after US unemployment edged lower?

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors see a jumbo interest rate cut from the US Fed in September?

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Economy

3 vital takeaways from Australia's GDP data for Aussie investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's latest GDP figures make for some sobering reading...

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Why is the ASX 200 getting hammered on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

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

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Why did the ASX 200 just drop on the latest Aussie inflation readings?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors got a bit jittery on the latest CPI data. But why?

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Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's AMP's take on Powell, Jackson Hole and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what we learned from Fed chair Jerome Powell’s interest rate address at Jackson Hole.

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Economy

Triple the value: Here's one ASX share to buy in an industry going gangbusters

| Zach Bristow

Investors don't often turn to this domain as their first choice, although it has caught the attention of brokers.

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Could Fed chair Jerome Powell 'trigger a big selloff' in the ASX 200 at Jackson Hole?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be tuned into Fed chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole this week. But why?

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BNPL shares

Zip shares zip to 52-week high following strong US retail data

| Zach Bristow

Consumer-related stocks are catching a bid today.

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ASX shares wobble as Australia posts July 4.2% jobless rate

| Zach Bristow

Both employment and unemployment numbers were higher in July.

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What the latest US inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and global interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is catching some tailwinds out of the United States today. But why?

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Economy

CBA boss: This will be the RBA's next move on interest rates

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA boss Matt Comyn thinks most economists are wrong on interest rates...

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Why did the ASX All Ords just jump on the latest Aussie wages data?

| Bernd Struben

ASX All Ords investors sent the index higher following the latest Aussie wages figures. But why?

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Riding the waves: Expert strategies for the global stock market turmoil

| Bernd Struben

Investing experts offer their advice on how to navigate the big price swings on the ASX 200 and global markets.

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The ASX 200 is ending the week with a bang! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is surging on Friday. But why?

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Here's when CBA forecasts the RBA will finally cut interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Waiting for that first RBA interest rate cut? Here’s what CBA expects.

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ASX 200 steadies on today's RBA interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are taking the RBA’s latest interest rate call in stride.

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Will ASX investors see the RBA cut interest rates on Tuesday or not?

| Bernd Struben

The last time the RBA cut interest rates was in May 2020. Will the bank finally start easing on Tuesday?

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Ouch! The ASX 200 is falling off a cliff today, here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is plunging from yesterday’s record closing high. But why?

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ASX 200 surges to new record high on Fed interest rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bullish following on the Fed’s interest rate meeting. But why?

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ASX 200 skyrockets on latest Aussie inflation data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the June quarter CPI data. But why?

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Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's ANZ's inflation and RBA interest rates forecast

| Bernd Struben

We look at ANZ’s forecast for this week’s inflation data and next week’s RBA interest rate call.

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Gold

What this 4-year hedge fund record implies for ASX 200 gold stocks in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stocks enjoyed record high gold prices last week. Will that record soon be broken?

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

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on Monday. But why?

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Economy

Why did the ASX 200 dip on the latest unemployment figures?

| Bronwyn Allen

The labour market remains stubbornly resilient with only a minute increase in unemployment last month.

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Economy

US inflation easing: What does it mean for ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

If America cuts interest rates, will Australia be next?

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Can ASX 200 investors expect a Fed interest rate cut in September?

| Bernd Struben

A Fed interest rate cut in September would offer some tailwinds for the ASX 200 in Q4.

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Retail Shares

How ASX 200 retail shares just got a boost from 'watchful shoppers'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 retail shares just enjoyed a boost from the latest ABS retail sales report. But why?

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