Monthly Archives: September 2025
Australia’s labour market shows resilience despite rising unemployment, with banks predicting modest job growth and stability
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Australia’s job market remains resilient as August data likely shows steady unemployment near RBA’s 4.3% forecast.
A quarter-point rate cut was implemented by both the Fed and the Bank of Canada today
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Federal Reserve cuts rates; markets fluctuate amid growth forecasts, labor concerns, and shifting investor sentiment.
The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain interest rates during its upcoming policy meeting.
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BOJ expected to hold rates steady amid U.S. tariff concerns, monitoring impacts on exports and investment.
On Thursday, New Zealand’s GDP data is anticipated to disappoint, while Australian job figures are awaited
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New Zealand’s growth may dip quarterly but rise annually; Australia’s jobless rate expected to remain steady.
US stocks experienced volatility following the Fed’s decision, ultimately closing slightly lower across indices
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Rate cuts by Fed and Bank of Canada dampened by cautious comments, causing mixed market index reactions.
Jeff Gundlach predicts gold will likely surpass $4000 by year-end, highlighting recent price surges.
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Gold hits $3700, surging over 100% in two years; Gundlach forecasts $4000 amid dollar decline.
The risks to the labour market guided today’s decision, amid unexpectedly strong consumer performance and stable conditions
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Jay Powell noted strong consumer confidence, stable financial conditions, and no immediate concerns over job security or inflation.
After market reactions to Powell’s comments, profit-taking surged, affecting the S&P 500 and currencies
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Market disappointed by Powell’s stance; S&P 500 drops, dollar rebounds, and gold buying reverses post-meeting.
The market reacted negatively to Powell’s remarks, with the S&P 500 dropping by 34 points
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Labour demand drops amid immigration shifts; policy leans neutral. Market dips on mixed signals and cautious forecasts.
Powell noted moderated GDP growth due to weaker consumer spending, with increased business investment and softening labour demand
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GDP growth slows as consumer spending dips; business investment rises; labor market weakens amid service disinflation.
