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Australia's Q1 annual inflation slows less than expected; monthly CPI above forecasts

Australia's Q1 annual inflation slows less than expected; monthly CPI above forecasts. Australia's consumer price index fell to 3.6% in the first quarter from 4.1% in previous quarter. Inflation remains outside the RBA's target range of 2-3%.

Australia's manufacturing PMI rises to 49.9 in April; services PMI edge lower to 2-month low

Australia's manufacturing PMI rises to 49.9 in April; services PMI edge lower to 2-month low to 54.2 in April. Manufacturing activity approached break-even level; services activity remained expansionary for third consecutive month. Investors look ahead to domestic inflation numbers later this week.

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Australia's jobless rate rises to 3.8% in March

Antipodean Central Banks Hint At Easing

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Canada And Australia: 2 Economies With Similar Challenges

Canadian GDP per capita declined for the 6th consecutive quarter in the final quarter of 2023. A new RBC study finds that half of new Canadian households by 2030 will not be able to buy a home. Australia and Canada have a lot in common when it comes to their economies. Both rely on commodities like minerals and oil and are facing similar challenges.

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Australia reports smallest trade surplus in five months as exports fall while imports grow

Australia reports smallest trade surplus in five months as exports fall while imports grow. Australia's trade surplus on goods decreased to A$7.28 billion in February 2024. Exports of iron ore fell 2.2% month-over-month to a four-month low of A$45.52 billion.

RBA minutes: The bank not ruling in or out interest rate moves aims to return inflation target

RBA minutes: The bank not ruling in or out interest rate moves aims to return inflation target. The bank left the cash rate unchanged at 4.35% in Australia. The S&P/ASX 200 Index slid as the market assessed the minutes of the central bank's March meeting.

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Weekly Commentary: On Currency Watch Following Melt-Up Q1 2024

Home Market Outlook Today's Market Weekly Commentary: On Currency Watch Following Melt-Up Q1 2024. Bitcoin ended the quarter up 159% from October lows, trading at a record high. Financial conditions loosened further, building on the Fed's dovish pivot. The spectacular risk asset melt-up was ongoing.

Australia's Monthly CPI inflation softer-than-expected to 3.4% in the year to February 2024

Australia's Monthly CPI inflation softer-than-expected to 3.4% in the year to February 2024. Latest data was the lowest since November 2021. Inflation remains outside the RBA's target range of 2-3%. S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.51% to close at 7,820.

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Dynamics Down Under: Deciphering APAC's Economic Landscape

Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis Dynamics Down Under: Deciphering APAC's Economic Landscape. The Asia-Pacific region stands at a pivotal juncture. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist for BlackRock joined Oscar Pulido to discuss the intricacies of high inflation in the region.

Australian Employment Surges In February

Big increase in full-time jobs and a sharp fall in the unemployment rate to 3.7%. Australia's headline employment increase for February smashed through expectations. The RBA is probably glad it didn't alter its policy stance. Inflation, rather than labour data, will be the main determinant of RBA policy.

Australia's March services PMI rises to 53.5, manufacturing PMI eases to 46.8

Australia's March services PMI rises to 53.5, manufacturing PMI eases to 46.8. Australian employment jumped 116,500 in February. The unemployment rate fell to a five-month low of 3.7%. The S&P/ASX 200 Index jumped 1.12% to close at 7,782 on Thursday.

Reserve Bank of Australia keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35%

Reserve Bank of Australia keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35% after raising it by 425 basis points over the past two years. Headline monthly CPI indicator was steady at 3.4% over the year to January. RBA also left the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances unchanged.