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ASX 200 investors flinch as RBA pulls the trigger on higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors and mortgage holders alike are now facing higher interest rates.

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Economy

How much will markets and rates rise this year? AMP's Shane Oliver makes a prediction

| Cameron England

This interest rate outlook might surprise.

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Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Economy

What a rising Aussie dollar means for your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

A rising dollar flows through to many ASX shares.

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ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Buying ASX 200 shares and hoping for interest rate relief? Here's what the RBA minutes reveal

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept interest rates on hold in November. What can ASX investors expect now?

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What the federal budget means for interest rates and ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Some ASX shares will benefit more than others from the new Federal budget.

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2 reasons Thursday is shaping up to be a huge day for the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

Thursday could be a big day for the ASX 200. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why these ASX mining shares have 'got some huge advantages': Chalmers

| Bernd Struben

Tomorrow’s Federal budget could offer a welcome boost for these ASX mining shares.

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ASX 200 rocketing higher on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 surged higher on the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

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Why the ASX 200 is predicted to leap higher in 2024 despite higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

These experts are forecasting a strong run for the ASX 200 in 2024. But why?

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The ASX 200 is off to races on Monday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 sharply higher on Monday. But why?

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What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA interest rate call tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 could make big moves higher or lower tomorrow depending on the RBA’s interest rate decision.

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Buying ASX 200 shares right now? Here's why the OECD says to expect higher interest rates for longer

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors could be waiting longer than expected for rate cuts, according to the OECD.

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What Fed chair Jerome Powell just said and what it means for ASX investors

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are eagerly awaiting the first interest rate cuts from the US Fed.

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Why is the ASX 200 starting May with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell buttons on Wednesday. But why?

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How Aussie retail sales just boosted the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

The latest Aussie retail sales data is offering a boost to the ASX 200. But why?

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Here's why RBA might increase interest rates again in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Markets are increasingly eyeing the potential of further interest rate hikes from the RBA.

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Why the ASX 200 just crumbled on today's inflation print

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button following the latest Australian inflation news.

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3 ASX All Ord shares at risk if inflation storms back

| Mitchell Lawler

If inflation returns, highly-indebted companies could be looking at unmanageable costs.

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Why did the ASX 200 just sink to new 2-month lows on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

It’s been a rocky week for the ASX 200. But why?

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Worried about an ASX stock market crash? Here are 5 reasons AMP says the bull market has legs

| Bernd Struben

Despite the potential for a pullback, the ASX bull can keep on running, says AMP.

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Why is the ASX 200 copping such a beating today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring the sell button today.

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Why is the ASX 200 tumbling on the latest US inflation print?

| Bernd Struben

After three days of gains, the ASX 200 is taking a fall today.

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Why is the ASX 200 ending the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is taking a beating on Friday. But why?

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What the latest US inflation data means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors hoping for interest rate cuts in 2024 are keeping one eye on the US Fed.

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Why ASX 200 investors are celebrating today's Aussie inflation print

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent the benchmark index sharply higher on Australia’s inflation news.

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Economy

NAB boss issues dire prediction for Aussie economy

| Bernd Struben

NAB’s CEO has issued a stark warning on the outlook for Australia’s economic growth.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the most critical events that all portfolio owners should be keeping an eye on in the coming days.

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ASX 200 off to the races amid 2024 Fed rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is having another strong run today.

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ASX 200 lifts as RBA keeps interest rates steady

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors were buoyed by the RBA’s interest rate decision.

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Why ASX 200 investors hoping for an RBA interest rate cut may be waiting until 2025

| Bernd Struben

The RBA will announce its next rate decision and inflation outlook tomorrow afternoon.

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Why is the ASX 200 retreating from this month's all-time highs?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has notched several new all-time highs this month.

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ASX shares could get rocked Tuesday. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Stock investors will be waiting for words from one woman who could decide how well their portfolios perform over the…

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert reckons these are the headlines in the coming days that could influence your portfolio.

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Economy

How will today's GDP numbers hit the ASX (and interest rates)?

| Sebastian Bowen

The share market is climbing despite this bad economic news.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep an eye on these events in the coming days as they could impact your stock investments.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

For the sake of your stock portfolio, look out for these developments over the next few days.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep these events on your radar in the coming days, as they could have an impact on your investments.

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Crikey! Will ASX 200 investors really have to wait until 2025 for RBA interest rate cuts?

| Bernd Struben

Despite an uptick in unemployment, ASX 200 investors may not see the RBA cut interest rates for some time.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares taking a beating today?

| Bernd Struben

Leading ASX 200 tech stocks are well into the red on Wednesday.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

The coming days are huge for your stock portfolio. Keep an eye on these developments.

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ASX 200 drops as RBA leaves interest rates unchanged at 4.35%

| Sebastian Bowen

It could be the RBA's tough language that is spooking investors today.

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If history repeats itself, tomorrow's RBA decision could mark the start of a big year for the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has a long history of interest rate linked performance.

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ASX shares could rocket on Tuesday. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Investors, consumers and businesses will be watching carefully this week as a big decision could impact their immediate welfare.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

These are the critical developments to monitor for the sake of your stock portfolio.

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