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A boost in retail spending across the last month has increased the chance of rate hikes in early 2026. Not great for rate-sensitive sectors on the ASX today, but the market was helped by a jump in copper & silver prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's GDP grew at 0.4% for the last quarter, and 2.1% for the last year - again adding another headache for the RBA's next cash rate decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX 200 pushed up 0.2%, with Collins Foods reporting bumper earning built of Gen Z cravings for KFC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A failure by the market operator saw sensitive data unable to be published and more than 50 companies placed into a trading halt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The ASX edged up higher, with US markets to be closed for Thanksgiving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woeful inflation number wasn't enough for the market to panic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The ASX 200 soared by 1.3% to start the week, tracking a good Friday on Wall Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Nvidia’s earnings gave a shot in the arm to investors on Wednesday, more fear around the bubble-nature of AI killed US markets on Thursday. Treasurer Jim Chalmers ends the Cosette takeover of Mayne Pharma. The pork industry seeks packaging changes to encourage more consumption of Aussie products. And the ASX 200 feels the negative energy from the US, dropping 1.6% Interview with: Margo...

The ASX had its best day in 6 months, riding the wave of huge numbers out of chip maker Nvidia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The market fell yet again, while wage numbers showed an increase of 3.4% across the year to September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The market started the week in positive territory, sneaking a 2 point gain on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The market finished lower again, despite trending positive for most of Wednesday's trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commonwealth Bank shares dived despite record a quarterly profit of $2.6 billion, with a positive consumer sentiment number surprising all market watchers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With an end to the US government shutdown now in sight, that drove the Australia market & US Futures higher on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX continued it's slide, but it was the remuneration of Elon Musk that had markets talking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The local market edged higher, helped by a better day for Materials stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASIC has laid out its findings into the private credit industry, as it looks to balance the risks with growth opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank has left the cash rate on hold, citing challenges with inflation still in the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX 200 started the week in positive territory, as Westpac released its earnings numbers. But it was another lift in house prices that stole the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX has finished down, and lost 1.7% for the week, as the Chinese leadership responds to trade discussions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.