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Friday, July 24, 2026
Macro (Re)View (24/7) | Renewed risks
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Mounting supply concerns amid near on two weeks of strikes in the Gulf saw Brent crude oil rise to highs since May above $100/bbl before it ...
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Australian employment 76.3k in June; unemployment rate 4.4%
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Australia's unemployment rate held at 4.4% in June following the strongest rise in employment i n over 12 months. Employment surged by 7...
Preview: Labour Force Survey — June
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The latest update of Australian labour market conditions is due today (1130 AEST). A modest rise in employment of 15k is expected to hold th...
Friday, July 17, 2026
Macro (Re)View (17/7) | Renewed concerns
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An AI-related breakthrough in China renewed concerns over lofty tech sector valuations and proved a stronger headwind for equity markets thi...
Friday, July 10, 2026
Macro (Re)View (10/7) | Hostilities renew
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Hostilities in the Gulf flared up again this week with President Trump declaring the ceasefire was over. But with talks continuing, markets ...
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Australia trade balance back in deficit in May
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Australia recorded its largest trade deficit since December 2015 in May, its second deficit of the past 3 months. The trade deficit was $3b...
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Australian dwelling approvals fall 1.1% in May
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Australian dwelling approvals for May fell by 1.1%, their fifth decline in the past 6 months as high-rise unit approvals have scaled back. B...
Friday, June 26, 2026
Macro (Re)View (26/6) | USD continues resurgence
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A tech-led sell-off due to ongoing valuation concerns in the mega-cap sector weighed on global equities and by extension risk sentiment more...
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