Westpac Bank

Finance AM

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This is your daily morning briefing. With commentary and analysis from Westpac's Institutional Research team, Finance AM brings you insights on today's business news, the markets, FX and more. In one short bulletin, you'll get the heads up on what will drive markets in the day ahead. Any information provided in this podcast series is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account any personal circumstances.

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Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

170724 16.07.2024

The US dollar and bond yields rose in response to stronger US retail sales data, but later reversed leaving bond yields slightly lower. Equities rose, the DJIA up 1.8% to a record high, fuelled by speculation the Fed will cut rates soon.

160724 15.07.2024

The US dollar rose slightly, while bonds were mixed. Fed Chair Powell welcomed recent data but refrained from discussing a rate path.

150724 14.07.2024

The US dollar and bond yields fell slightly in response to softer than expected details in the US PPI data as well as a fall in inflation expectations.

120724 11.07.2024

The US dollar and bond yields fell sharply in response to softer than expected US CPI inflation data.

110724 10.07.2024

The US dollar and bond yields are little changed, markets awaiting tomorrow’s US CPI data. Fed Chair Powell repeated yesterday’s speech, which seemed to further encourage equity markets, the S&P500 up 0.7% to a fresh record high.

100724 09.07.2024

The US dollar rose slightly, while bond yields were volatile but only modestly higher. Fed Chair Powell’s testimony was balanced and offered little new information.

090724 08.07.2024

The US dollar rose slightly and bond yields fell slightly, in a session with little major news, markets awaiting Fed Chair Powell’s testimony and US CPI data this week.

080724 07.07.2024

US bond yields and the US dollar fell in response to weaker than expected US payrolls data. The French election surprised with a shift to the left, causing EUR to fall.

050724 04.07.2024

Markets were relatively calm overnight, with little major news during the US holiday. The US dollar is slightly lower, while European equities are slightly higher.

040724 03.07.2024

“Bad news is good news”: the set of US economic data overnight was weaker than expected, causing bond yields and the USD to fall, and the S&P500 to rise 0.5% to a fresh record high.

030724 02.07.2024

US bond yields and the US dollar fell slightly following Fedspeak, while equities rallied, the S&P500 up 0.4%.

020724 01.07.2024

Despite softer US manufacturing data, bond yields rose amid rising concerns about inflation and debt levels following the US elections in November. The US dollar followed suit.

010724 30.06.2024

The US dollar fell and bond yields rose following mixed events. US PCE inflation softened as expected, while the US presidential debate fuelled concerns about fiscal and trade management.

270624 26.06.2024

The US dollar and bond yields rose overnight, despite little major news. Markets anxiously await Friday’s US PCE inflation data following recent upside surprises in Canada and Australia.

260224 25.06.2024

The US dollar rose slightly overnight, while bond yields were volatile but little changed. Data was second-tier, the Fedspeak mixed.

250624 24.06.2024

The US dollar fell slightly overnight, while bond yields and equities are little changed, with little major news for markets to respond to.

240624 23.06.2024

The US dollar rose slightly further and bond yields recovered earlier losses following firmer manufacturing and services data.

210624 20.06.2024

The US dollar rose overnight amid central bank decisions, geopolitical headlines and softer US data, while bond yields were volatile but little changed.

200624 19.06.2024

Markets were relatively stable during the US holiday.

190624 18.06.2024

Bond yields and the US dollar fell in response to softer US retail sales data, while the prospect of lower interest rates helped the S&P500 rise 0.2% to a fresh record high.

180624 17.06.2024

Bond yields rose, the US dollar fell, and the S&P500 rose 0.9% to a record high. Markets shifted from a risk-averse to a risk-seeking state, amid little major news and calmer sentiment regarding the French election.

160624 16.06.2024

Bond yields fell and the US dollar rose, as risk aversion related to Europe persisted. US consumer sentiment fell. The S&P500 closed unchanged, but the Eurostoxx 50 closed down 2.0%.

140624 13.06.2024

Bond yields fell in response to softer US PPI inflation data, but the US dollar did not follow suit.

130624 12.06.2024

Bond yields and the US dollar fell in response to softer US CPI inflation data, partly recovering later in response to the FOMC statement. The S&P500 is up 0.9%.

120624 11.06.2024

Bond yields fell after a strong US treasury auction, while currencies were mixed. There was little major news, markets awaiting key US CPI data and the Fed decision.

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