View the most significant economic and financial market events from around the world and in Australia over the last week, including movements in interest rates, equities, currencies and commodities, as well as snapshots of global and domestic economies.
- 13 Mar 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 13 March 2026
In Australia, hawkish comments by RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser led to intensification of cash rate expectations. Westpac consumer sentiment improved a little in March, but Melbourne Institute inflation expectations spiked.
- 06 Mar 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 6 March 2026
In Australia, real GDP rose largely in line with market expectations, though private consumption growth disappointed. Household spending growth rose less than expected in January.
- 27 Feb 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 27 February 2026
In Australia, the January CPI inflation figures surprised slightly to the upside. Private sector capex growth decelerated in Q4, while construction work done declined marginally.
- 20 Feb 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 20 February 2026
In Australia, the wage price index saw another moderate increase in Q4, in line with market expectations. The January labour force report was solid, with the unemployment rate unexpectedly remaining steady at 4.1%.
- 13 Feb 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 13 February 2026
In Australia, the household spending indicator saw an unexpected decline in December, but Q4 spending volume growth was solid. Westpac consumer sentiment took a hit from the RBA rate hike last week.
- 06 Feb 2026 Market WATCh Weekly 6 February 2026
In Australia, the RBA has increased the cash rate target to 3.85%, as expected, and has not rule out further hikes.
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