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Detailed economic analysis, economic indicators, and forecasts for Australia.


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Nov 20

Market Wrap: Stocks Follow U.S. and Europe Lower


Currencies reverse previous day's declines.
Nov 20

OECD Examines Exit Strategies for Asia


Economic outlook discusses withdrawal of the fiscal and monetary stimulus.
Nov 20Market Forces: Real Interest Rates on the Rise
Inflation is falling as developed Asian economies recover.
Nov 18

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 19


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Nov 18

Market Wrap: Asian Stocks Take a Breather


Investor activity subdued as Asian markets run out of steam.
Nov 17

Wage Inflation Moderating in Australia


Wages eased in line with expectations, weakening the case for a rate hike.
Nov 17

Market Wrap: Mixed Results Among Regional Bourses


Weak investor activity hit stock markets and currencies on Tuesday.
Nov 17

More Monetary Tightening to Come in Australia


Central bank indicates the pace of the adjustment remains an open question.
Nov 16Australia Beyond the Stimulus
Examining future growth drivers Down Under after fiscal and monetary measures fade.
Nov 16

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 17


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Nov 15

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 16


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Nov 13

Market Wrap: Broad-Based Declines in Regional Bourses


Weak economic data and lower commodity prices weighed on markets.
Nov 12

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 13


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Nov 12

Market Wrap: Aussie Dollar at One-Year High


Australia’s currency was buoyed by robust employment data.
Nov 11

Consumer Confidence Dips in Australia


But sentiment remains at levels consistent with robust expansion.
Nov 10

Asian Tourists Defy Global Slowdown


Tourist arrivals from Asia show little softness.
Nov 10

Market Wrap: Modest Gains on Regional Bourses


Mixed data inhibit a replication of overseas advances.
Nov 9

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 10


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Nov 9

Market Wrap: Housing Data Fuel Aussie Optimism


Equities make modest gains elsewhere.
Nov 8

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 9


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Nov 6

Market Wrap: RBA Statement Boosts Sentiment


Central bank lifts growth forecast for Australian economy.
Nov 5Macro Roundup: Weakness in Asia's Exports
Four countries reported lower exports compared with the previous month.
Nov 4

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 4


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Nov 4Asia-Pacific Preview: November 9-13
China will release a slew of October data.
Nov 4

Market Wrap: Weak Australian Retail Data Lower Sentiment


Expectations for future monetary tightening lower.
Nov 3

Market Wrap: Aussie Declines After RBA Rate Increase


Statement suggests slower pace of monetary tightening.
Nov 2

Asia-Pacific Market Preview, November 3


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Nov 2

Market Wrap: Mickey Goes to China


Proposed Disneyland Shanghai lifts Chinese bourse.
Nov 1

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: November 2


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Oct 30

Market Wrap: The Week Ends on a Positive Note


Better data pave the way for markets’ rebound.
Oct 29Asia-Pacific Preview: November 2-6
Currency appreciation has dampened external demand.
Oct 29

Asia-Pacific Market Preview, October 30


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Oct 29

Market Wrap: Another Day Dressed in Red


Bond yields dropped sharply in Japan and Australia.
Oct 28

Market Wrap: Currencies Weaken


The yen was the only unit to strengthen.
Oct 27

Asia-Pacific Market Preview: October 28


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Oct 23Market Forces: The Timing of Monetary Tightening
RBA minutes and Japanese lending data highlight regional differences.
Oct 23Asia-Pacific Preview: October 26-30
Industrial output in Asia's manufacturing hubs likely improved.