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A snapshot of the latest market updates from our Economic Services team.- 14 Aug 2024 Daily Report 14 August 2024US stocks saw renewed gains last night, while US Treasury yields fell and the US dollar depreciated, as fed funds rate cut expectations intensified after the downside surprise to the US PPI. Investor attention is now turning to the US CPI scheduled for release tonight.
- 09 Aug 2024 Market WATCh Weekly 9 August 2024In Australia, the RBA left its cash rate target unchanged at 4.35% as expected, but a rate hike was discussed at the meeting and that market pricing for rate cuts over the next six months does not align with RBA Board expectations. Abroad, the US ISM services PMI rose back into expansion in July. The Chinese Caixin services PMI suggested faster growth in July, while exports and imports picked up.
- 06 Aug 2024 RBA Update August 2024The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board kept interest rates unchanged at the August meeting, with the cash rate target remaining at 4.35% and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances staying at 4.25%. The decision was in line with market expectations.
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