Finance · 28 October 2026
Australia’s CPI rose to 4.3%, stoking speculation about a possible fifth interest‑rate rise by the Reserve Bank as the Middle East conflict adds pressure to the cost‑of‑living crisis.
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Finance · 28 October 2026
When the price of avocado toast leapt, the Reserve Bank of Australia is now eyeing a rate hike, leaving market participants clutching at straws as inflation outpaces expectations.
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Finance · 28 October 2026
Trump’s steel import tariffs gave BlueScope a windfall, but they also pushed up construction costs and added pressure to the Australian economy.
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept the official cash rate at 2.75% after a split vote, and the New Zealand dollar fell almost a cent against the U.S. dollar within minutes, prompting amused commentary from market w…
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Finance · 28 October 2026
In a move that defies the usual prudence of central banks, the Reserve Bank announced a rate tweak days before the election, sending markets scrambling as investors try to parse the implications.
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Finance · 28 October 2026
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, leaving its spokesperson Warsh to field questions about inflation’s odd direction. With inflation still moving the wrong way and the labor market holdin…
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Finance · 28 October 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia, in a move as dramatic as a steeplechase, set to halt inflation once more on Melbourne Cup day, sparking speculation that interest rates might rise. Market participants are bracing for a sho…
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Finance · 28 October 2026
The ASX is set to edge up ahead of inflation data as AI‑driven tech shares lift Wall Street, while Boeing shares tumble.
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Finance · 28 October 2026
New Zealand retail investors can’t take part directly in Anthropic’s Nasdaq float, while Australian investors can buy the shares as they debut on the exchange.
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