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Australia jobs unexpectedly shrink in Dec, labor market still seen tight

Investing.com-- Australia’s labor market unexpectedly shrank in December with the participation rate falling from record highs, although low unemployment and relatively high participation still pointed to resilience in the sector.

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Australia trade balance trounces expectations in Nov as imports tumble

Investing.com-- Australia’s trade surplus grew far more than expected in November, with a mild increase in exports coming amid a sharp drop in imports as high interest rates and sticky inflation weighed on domestic demand.

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Australia CPI inflation falls in Nov, but still above RBA target

Investing.com-- Australian consumer inflation fell more than expected in November, helped chiefly by a decline in fuel costs as oil prices fell, although core inflation remained elevated and well above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s annual target.

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Australia retail sales up more than expected in Nov on Black Friday boost

Investing.com-- Australian retail sales grew more than expected in November, as consumers raced to take advantage of increased discounts and promotional offers during the Black Friday shopping event.

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Australia jobs grow more than expected in Nov, but unemployment up

Investing.com-- Australia’s labor market grew more than expected in November as demand for skilled workers remained robust, although an unexpected increase in unemployment and fewer hours worked indicated some cooling.

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Australia trade balance up less than expected in Oct, exports muted

Investing.com--Australia’s trade balance grew less than expected in October as exports picked up only slightly from sharp declines in recent months, while a drop in imports raised some concerns over shrinking domestic demand.

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Australia Q3 GDP slightly misses expectations as exports shrink

Investing.com-- Australia’s economy grew slightly less than expected in the third quarter on weak export demand, particularly in China, although domestic spending remained robust amid high interest rates and inflation.

Investing.com 5 months ago

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Australia CPI inflation eases more than expected in Oct, but remains sticky

Investing.com-- Australian consumer inflation fell more than expected in October amid softening retail spending and a cooling labor market, but still remained well above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target range.

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Australia retail sales shrink in Oct as spenders hold out for Black Friday

Investing.com-- Australian retail spending unexpectedly shrank in October, as sticky inflation and pressure from high interest rates weighed, while consumers also held off big purchases in anticipation of the Black Friday shopping event in November.

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Australian jobs surge in Oct, but labor market still seen cooling

Investing.com-- Australia’s labor market grew more than expected in October as the participation rate returned to record highs, although an increase in unemployment and a slowing pace of hours worked suggested that the labor market was still cooling.

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RBA hikes interest rates by 25 bps, sees sticky inflation

Investing.com-- The Reserve Bank of Australia hiked interest rates as expected on Tuesday, citing a slower-than-expected decline in inflation while also hiking its outlook for consumer inflation over the next two years.

Investing.com 6 months ago

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Australia’s trade surplus slumps to 2-½ year low in Sept

Investing.com-- Australia’s trade surplus narrowed to an over two-year low in September, hit chiefly by a sharp decline in the export of some metals, while imports rose sharply amid increased demand for capital goods and recreational items.

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Australia Q3 CPI inflation beats expectations, RBA hike in focus

Investing.com-- Australian consumer inflation edged past expectations in the third quarter as a recent spike in oil prices factored into higher fuel costs, feeding bets that the Reserve Bank will have more cause to hike interest rates.

Investing.com 6 months ago

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Australian jobs grow less than expected in Sept as labor market cools

Investing.com-- Australia’s jobs market grew less than expected in September, while the participation rate also unexpectedly fell as the labor market now appeared to be cooling as the effects of higher interest rates were baked into the economy.

Investing.com 6 months ago

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ASX shares dip amid interest rate concerns, energy sector rallies

On Tuesday, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) witnessed a decrease in its local shares by nearly half a percent, continuing an overall downward trend. This downturn coincided with the release of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) September minutes, which revealed that board members had chosen to maintain steady rates due to significant increases in interest rates over a short duration.

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ASX cautious ahead of central bank decisions, S&P/ASX 200 down 0.47%

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) ended the day lower by 0.47% at 7196.60 points, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of key decisions from several central banks later in the week. The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) appears to be in a holding pattern, with the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and Bank of Japan all set to make important announcements regarding interest rates.

Investing.com 7 months ago

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Energy sector shines as Australian market dips amid rate concerns

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) experienced a broad decline on Tuesday, with the energy sector being the only one to close higher. Local shares fell by almost half a percent as gains in energy were offset by losses across other sectors. The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) September minutes, released on the same day, revealed that board members decided to hold rates steady at the September meeting due to significant increases in interest rates over a short period.

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Asian stocks decline ahead of Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates

Asian shares fell today, Tuesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve's impending decision on interest rates. Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 1.1% to 33,177.75 in morning trading, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.5% to 7,192.40. South Korea's Kospi edged down 0.3% to 2,568.12, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng slipped 0.5% to 17,835.44. The Shanghai Composite also fell by 0.3% to 3,116.98.

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Australia trade surplus hits 17-mth low as China weakness dents exports

Investing.com-- Australia’s trade surplus shrank more than expected in July as weak demand in China weighed on the exports of key metals and commodities, while imports rebounded from a drop in the prior month.

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Australian economy grows slightly more than expected in Q2

Investing.com-- The Australian economy grew a touch above expectations in the second quarter, data showed on Wednesday, as strong exports and infrastructure spending helped offset the impact of sticky inflation and high interest rates.

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Australia jobs unexpectedly shrink in Dec, labor market still seen tight

Australia trade balance trounces expectations in Nov as imports tumble

Australia CPI inflation falls in Nov, but still above RBA target

Australia retail sales up more than expected in Nov on Black Friday boost

Australia jobs grow more than expected in Nov, but unemployment up

Australia trade balance up less than expected in Oct, exports muted

Australia Q3 GDP slightly misses expectations as exports shrink

Australia CPI inflation eases more than expected in Oct, but remains sticky

Australia retail sales shrink in Oct as spenders hold out for Black Friday

Australian jobs surge in Oct, but labor market still seen cooling

RBA hikes interest rates by 25 bps, sees sticky inflation

Australia’s trade surplus slumps to 2-½ year low in Sept

Australia Q3 CPI inflation beats expectations, RBA hike in focus

Australian jobs grow less than expected in Sept as labor market cools

ASX shares dip amid interest rate concerns, energy sector rallies

ASX cautious ahead of central bank decisions, S&P/ASX 200 down 0.47%

Energy sector shines as Australian market dips amid rate concerns

Asian stocks decline ahead of Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates

Australia trade surplus hits 17-mth low as China weakness dents exports

Australian economy grows slightly more than expected in Q2