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03/06/2026

Australia GDP slows to 0.3% in Q1

Australia’s economy expanded 0.3% in the March quarter, slowing from 0.8% in the previous quarter and missing expectations for a 0.5% rise.
The softer GDP print points to a loss of momentum in the economy, even as inflation remains above the RBA’s target band. For markets, the data adds another layer of complexity to the policy outlook: growth is cooling, but price pressures have not yet eased enough to take the RBA out of the tightening cycle.
The key question now is whether weaker growth starts to outweigh sticky inflation in shaping expectations for the future policy move.



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02/06/2026

Trading psychology shapes how decisions are made under pressure.

Even with a solid strategy, emotions like fear, overconfidence, and hesitation can influence outcomes more than the market itself. Understanding your mindset is just as important as understanding the charts.

👉 Swipe through for 5 tips to build a stronger trading mindset.



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01/06/2026

🇦🇺 ASX 200 starts June lower as oil prices rise again

Australian shares started June on a softer note, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.29% in early trade as renewed oil strength and a firmer US dollar weighed on sentiment.

Brent crude climbed to around $93 per barrel early Monday, rebounding after closing at its six-week low on Friday. The move came as Middle East tensions remained elevated, with negotiations over a US–Iran ceasefire agreement showing limited sign of a clear breakthrough. The dollar also strengthened slightly against its G10 peers, while Treasuries edged lower, reflecting a cautious cross-asset tone.

This week, markets will also watch Australia’s GDP data and the US jobs report for fresh signals on growth, inflation pressure and central bank policy expectations.



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29/05/2026

🌏 June 2026: A Historic Turning Point for Global Markets

An RBA crossroads, a new Fed chair, a fragile ceasefire, and what could be history’s biggest IPO converge to test mid-year markets.

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An RBA crossroads, a new Fed chair, a fragile ceasefire, and what could be history's biggest IPO converge to test mid-year markets. Preview for social (if needed): Australian traders enter June facing three defining questions: Will slowing data force a genuine RBA pivot instead of a brief pause? Is....

29/05/2026

🇦🇺 ASX 200 rebounds 1.5%, ends May marginally higher

📊 The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,709.7 in November, up 0.5% for the month.



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29/05/2026

💭 Market Focus:
What could happen if the Strait of Hormuz reopens



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29/05/2026

⛽Oil falls to US$88 on ceasefire extension , US inflation cools in April

WTI crude fell toward $88 per barrel on Friday and remained on track for a sharp monthly loss, as reports of a potential 60-day US–Iran ceasefire extension raised hopes of improved shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

On the macro front, US PCE inflation rose 0.4% month-on-month in April, softer than expected and down from March’s 0.7% jump. However, the annual picture remains sticky. Headline PCE accelerated to 3.8% y/y, while core PCE edged up to 3.3%, keeping inflation well above the Fed’s target.

Meanwhile, US GDP grew at an annualised 1.6% in Q1, stronger than Q4 but below the advance estimate, after downward revisions to investment and consumer spending.

For markets, the mix is finely balanced: lower oil may ease inflation pressure at the margin, but sticky annual PCE and softer growth keep the Fed outlook highly data-dependent.



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28/05/2026

💭 Market Focus:
🇦🇺 Australia CPI at 4.2%: Housing, Transport and Food Drive Price Growth



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27/05/2026

🇦🇺 Australia inflation cools to 4.2% in April

Australia’s annual CPI eased to 4.2% in April, down from 4.6% in March, signalling some moderation in headline inflation pressures.

The largest contributors to annual inflation were housing (+6.3%), transport (+6.6%) and food and non-alcoholic beverages (+2.8%). Meanwhile, trimmed mean inflation edged up to 3.4% from 3.3%, suggesting underlying price pressures remain sticky.

On a monthly basis, CPI rose 0.4% in original terms, while the seasonally adjusted measure fell 0.1%.

For markets, the softer headline print may provide some brief relief on inflation concerns, although inflation remains above the RBA’s target band and is likely to keep the outlook for further tightening firmly in focus.



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26/05/2026

🏁 Podium for Scuderia Ferrari in Montréal.

An outstanding drive from Lewis Hamilton to secure P2, with Charles Leclerc bringing home valuable points in P4 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Congratulations to Scuderia Ferrari HP on a strong Canadian GP. 🇨🇦❤️



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