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Gold, ASX 200 Analysis: BOC and RBA hikes forces gold lower on Fed bets

A surprise hike by the BOC (and RBA earlier this week) saw tech stocks and gold fall but support yields as traders reconsidered the potential for the Fed to hike next week.

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AUD/USD, ASX 200 analysis: AUD perks up ahead of RBA cash rate decision

Soft US economic data all but cements a Fed pause at their next meeting, helping to support AUD/USD ahead of today's RBA meeting (which has the potential to be live).

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WTI, ASX 200, AUDJPY analysis: Oil prices gap higher on Saudi cuts

Oil prices gapped higher at the Asian open following the weekend's news that Saudi Arabia are to cut oil production by 10% from July, whilst improved appetite for risk helped the ASX 200 and AUD/JPY rally on Friday.

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AUD/USD, ASX 200 Analysis: Are the swing lows in for AUD/USD and the ASX?

A weaker USD has allowed the AUD/USD to recoup recent losses, whilst reduced bets of a Fed hike and a debt-ceiling deal with the Senate could be supportive of the ASX 200.

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Gold, ASX 200 Analysis: Morning Brief - 1st June 2023

Gold had an underwhelming finish to the month of May to say the least, closing at the low of the month. Yet gold continues to show signs that its hopes are perking up.

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May 31, 2023 11:55 PM
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AUD/USD, ASX 200 Analysis: Market Brief - 30th May 2023

Whilst the ASX posted a strong gain yesterday, it seems the debt-ceiling deal has been priced in, and AUD/USD may have risen for a second day but we're seeking a swing trade short opportunity.

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Gold , ASX 200 Analysis: Morning brief - 29th May 2023

Wall Street posted a strong rally on Friday on reports that the debt ceiling is on track to be raised, yet gold managed to hold above key support levels and sits at a potential inflection point.

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May 28, 2023 11:53 PM
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The ASX rallies, Nasdaq ponders a breakout as sentiment perks up

With sentiment having improved, a soft inflation report form the US tomorrow could potentially support a breakout for Wall Street indices and extend a rally for the ASX 200.

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Australian households played a classic spread trade in December

Household spending continues to rise in Australia but at a slower pace, as one would expect with aggressive rate hikes. But one pattern in particular jumps out from December’s data.

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February 14, 2023 01:49 AM
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The RBA are expected to hike by 25bp tomorrow

Whilst money markets favour a 25bp hike tomorrow, we shouldn’t discount the potential for a 15bp or even a 50bp hike.

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AU inflation – a report to match Australia’s (hot) weather

There’s no escaping the fact that Australian inflation continues to point the wrong way for the RBA and consumers alike. And today’s report should quickly eradicate hopes of an RBA pause in February.

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Australia’s GDP disappoints, savings ratio heads lower

Whilst Australia’s Q3 GDP was expected to soften relative to Q2, it came in softer than expected. And whilst household spending remains apparent, it is to the detriment to savings.

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December 7, 2022 01:36 AM
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China’s producer prices deflate, ASX 200 squares up to resistance

China enjoys some deflation – something the West can only dream above for now. And the ASX is on track for a 4th day higher, but resistance is capping further gain.

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November 9, 2022 03:14 AM
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The RBA hiked by 25bp – but Governor Lowe slips in an inflation upgrade

The RBA hiked their overnight cash rate by 25bp to 2.85% - its highest level since 2013. But inflation forecasts were also upgraded.

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November 1, 2022 05:18 AM
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The RBA hiked by 25bp – but Governor Lowe slips in an inflation upgrade

The RBA hiked their overnight cash rate by 25bp to 2.85% - its highest level since 2013. But inflation forecasts were also upgraded.

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November 1, 2022 05:18 AM

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The ASX 200 jumps out of the gate, but can it make the next hurdle?

The ASX has been swept higher with Wall Street’s short-covering rally and snapped its 5-day decline. But does that make it a bullish move?

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October 14, 2022 02:49 AM
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The ASX 200 jumps out of the gate, but can it make the next hurdle?

The ASX has been swept higher with Wall Street’s short-covering rally and snapped its 5-day decline. But does that make it a bullish move?

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October 14, 2022 02:49 AM
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The RBA hikes by 25pb – not the 50bp expected, ASX rallies

The RBA delivered their sixth consecutive hike today, although at a slower pace than the consensus had pencilled in.

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The RBA hikes by 25pb – not the 50bp expected, ASX rallies

The RBA delivered their sixth consecutive hike today, although at a slower pace than the consensus had pencilled in.

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ASX200 Afternoon Report September 21st Sep 2022

The ASX200 trades 105 points lower (-1.54%) at 6701 at 3.00 pm Sydney time.

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ASX200 Afternoon Report September 20th 2022

The ASX200 trades 83 points higher (+1.24%) at 6803 at 3.30 pm Sydney time.

September 20, 2022 06:52 AM