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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 22 Jan 2025 Daily Report 22 January 2025US stocks began their trading week in a positive fashion, supported by easing concerns over trade restrictions and greater clarity about some other federal policies. This came after US President Donald Trump signed the first round of executive orders on his first day in office, while Chinese officials also contributed with some positive comments.
- 17 Jan 2025 Market WATCh Weekly 17 January 2025The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index slipped a little in January. The Melbourne Institute inflation gauge added weight to expectations that Aussie underlying inflation eased in Q4. A rise in exports drove the Chinese trade surplus wider in December and iron ore import volumes hit a record high in 2024. Chinese GDP growth met the 5% Government growth target for 2024.
- 13 Jan 2025 Monthly Update December 2024Western Australian real state final demand rose a seasonally adjusted 0.7% in Q3 to be up 2.5% YoY. Employment increased a seasonally adjusted 15.3k in Western Australia in November and the unemployment rate fell to 3.3%. Western Australia accounted for 44% of Australia’s total merchandise exports in October. Perth home prices rose 0.7% in December, to be up 19.1% YoY.
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