Week Ahead – ECB Rate Cut Might Get Eclipsed by BoC Surprise and NFP Report
ECB set to slash rates on Thursday, focus on forward guidance But will the BoC […]
Cliff Notes: In Need of Capacity
Key insights from the week that was. In Australia, the Monthly CPI Indicator rose to […]
The Grumpy Hawk and Other Scenarios
Current slow growth should start to pick up in the second half of 2024 as […]
Mood Darkens as Investors Focus on Economic Data
Market mood further darkened yesterday following another round of weak Treasury sales in the US. […]
Australia’s Inflation Ticking Up Despite Weak Retail Sales
Consumer inflation in Australia rose in April, contrary to the expected decline. Year-on-year price gains […]
Dollar Tries to Extend Gains
Markets Global bonds trading took a slow start after a long weekend in the US […]
German Inflation in the Spotlight Ahead of Friday’s Euro Area Print
In focus today Today, focus is on German inflation data for May which will give […]
Australian Dollar Strengthens Modestly on Surprising Inflation Data
Australian Dollar is having a modest bounce today after stronger-than-anticipated inflation figures. The data also […]
Australia: April Monthly CPI Indicator First Impressions
Stronger clothing prices, and a surprise inclusion of health insurance premium increases, offset the suppression […]
Australia’s April CPI rises to 3.6%, driven by housing and food costs
Australia monthly CPI rose form 3.5% yoy to 3.6% yoy in April, exceeding the expectation […]
Australia’s Westpac Leading Index rises to -0.01%, some signs of stabilization
Australia Westpac Leading Index improved slightly in April, rising from -0.08% to -0.01%. Westpac noted […]
RBA’s Hunter cautious on persistent inflation despite wage trends
At a conference today, RBA Chief Economist Sarah Hunter highlighted the central bank’s intense focus […]