Market / Economic Updates

Key events in September 2026 Global share prices fell in September in local currency terms. Rising energy prices, interest rates and bond yields, due to

At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target to 4.60 per cent. Inflation remains elevated and some of the upside risks flagged

Key events in August 2026 Global shares delivered a solid 2.4% gain in August in local currency terms. However, a rising Australian dollar constrained the

Key events in July 2026 Global shares (hedged) were disappointing in July with a mild negative return of -0.3%. The escalation of the Iran War

At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was keeping the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent. Inflation picked up materially

Key events in June 2026 Global shares experienced a flat return in June in hedged terms with a mixed performance across countries. There was a

At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was keeping the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent. The latest data show

Key events in May 2026 Global shares made new highs in May. Optimism over Artificial Intelligence (AI) prospects, strong US corporate profits and hopes for

Key events in April 2026 Global shares made a remarkable recovery in April after the sharp falls in March. Investors have taken solace in strong

At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was increasing the cash rate to 4.35 per cent. Inflation picked up materially in the

Key events in March 2026 Global shares recorded sharp falls in March due to the Iran War. Investors became alarmed that the conflict between the

At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was increasing the cash rate to 4.10 per cent. The Board observed that while inflation