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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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Economy

NAB boss issues dire prediction for Aussie economy

| Bernd Struben

NAB’s CEO has issued a stark warning on the outlook for Australia’s economic growth.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the most critical events that all portfolio owners should be keeping an eye on in the coming days.

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ASX 200 off to the races amid 2024 Fed rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is having another strong run today.

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ASX 200 lifts as RBA keeps interest rates steady

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors were buoyed by the RBA’s interest rate decision.

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Why ASX 200 investors hoping for an RBA interest rate cut may be waiting until 2025

| Bernd Struben

The RBA will announce its next rate decision and inflation outlook tomorrow afternoon.

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Why is the ASX 200 retreating from this month's all-time highs?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has notched several new all-time highs this month.

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ASX shares could get rocked Tuesday. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Stock investors will be waiting for words from one woman who could decide how well their portfolios perform over the…

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert reckons these are the headlines in the coming days that could influence your portfolio.

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Economy

How will today's GDP numbers hit the ASX (and interest rates)?

| Sebastian Bowen

The share market is climbing despite this bad economic news.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep an eye on these events in the coming days as they could impact your stock investments.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

For the sake of your stock portfolio, look out for these developments over the next few days.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep these events on your radar in the coming days, as they could have an impact on your investments.

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Crikey! Will ASX 200 investors really have to wait until 2025 for RBA interest rate cuts?

| Bernd Struben

Despite an uptick in unemployment, ASX 200 investors may not see the RBA cut interest rates for some time.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares taking a beating today?

| Bernd Struben

Leading ASX 200 tech stocks are well into the red on Wednesday.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

The coming days are huge for your stock portfolio. Keep an eye on these developments.

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ASX 200 drops as RBA leaves interest rates unchanged at 4.35%

| Sebastian Bowen

It could be the RBA's tough language that is spooking investors today.

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If history repeats itself, tomorrow's RBA decision could mark the start of a big year for the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has a long history of interest rate linked performance.

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ASX shares could rocket on Tuesday. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Investors, consumers and businesses will be watching carefully this week as a big decision could impact their immediate welfare.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

These are the critical developments to monitor for the sake of your stock portfolio.

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After 8 days of gains and a record high why is the ASX 200 tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button on Thursday.

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ASX 200 off to the races as Australia's inflation data surprises to the downside

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the December CPI data just released by the ABS.

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Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's why Goldman Sachs expects a Fed interest rate cut in March

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares are having another strong run on Monday as investors mull the outlook for global interest rates.

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Why these two headwinds are dragging down the ASX 200 today

| Bernd Struben

Today’s fall has very little to do with any specific issues among ASX 200 companies.

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Buying ASX 200 shares in 2024? Here's why this $106 billion proposed US tax break matters

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares came within a whisker of setting new all-time highs on 2 January.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

These are the most critical events for your portfolio as we welcome a new year.

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ASX 200 investors underwhelmed by latest dip in Aussie inflation data

| Bernd Struben

The latest CPI data just released by the ABS is leaving ASX 200 investors in doubt on the RBA’s next…

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Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's when these experts expect the Fed to start cutting interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 closed down 1.3% in the first week of 2024 amid fears the US Fed may delay rate…

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So close to a new record high, why is the ASX 200 slipping again today?

| Bernd Struben

The retrace in the ASX 200 could offer some opportune long-term entry points.

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It's 2024! Now when can ASX 200 investors expect RBA interest rate cuts?

| Bernd Struben

Can ASX 200 investors look forward to some rate-cutting relief from the RBA in 2024?

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Buying ASX 200 stocks in 2024? Here's what CBA predicts for the year ahead

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s 2024 outlook foresees a mix of headwinds and tailwinds ahead for ASX 200 stocks.

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Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's when ANZ predicts the RBA will cut interest rates

| Bernd Struben

While some ASX 200 shares can perform well in a high interest rate environment, many struggle with increased borrowing costs.

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Up 3.4% last week, why is the ASX 200 struggling on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

After a stellar performance last week, the ASX 200 is giving back some of those gains on Monday.

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ASX 200 rockets amid US Fed's 'surprising willingness' for 2024 rate cuts

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares are enjoying an early Santa Clause rally with due thanks to US Fed chair Jerome Powell.

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Investing Strategies

4 things ASX investors should watch in 2024

| Tony Yoo

Even though AMP's Shane Oliver thinks next year will be positive for stocks, these are the dangers lurking in the…

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Christmas is coming but there's no rest for your stock portfolio. Here are the biggest developments to monitor.

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9 ASX 200 shares that stand to benefit from a rising Aussie dollar

| Bernd Struben

A number of ASX 200 shares have historically tended to outperform in times of a strengthening Australian dollar.

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Economy

ASX investors: Is the RBA done hiking interest rates?

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's GDP numbers bode well for inflation...

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ASX 200 pares losses as RBA holds fire on interest rates. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 clawed back some of its earlier losses following this afternoon's RBA interest rate announcement.

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ASX shares could get a massive boost on Tuesday. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Australia's inflation is running hotter than other comparable economies, and experts are divided on how fast relief could be coming.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

The next few days will be massive for your stock portfolio. Keep your eyes on these events especially.

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