Australian Dollar Hovers Near 2-Month Low
The Australian dollar traded around $0.70, near an eight-week low as investors remained cautious ahead of the Reserve Ba
European Gas Rebounds on Middle East Uncertainty
European natural gas prices rose toward €74/MWh on Thursday, rebounding from a three-week low amid uncertainty over a di
Australia Jobless Rate at Near 5-Year High
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 4.6% in August, surpassing both market expectations and J
Australia Employment Rises More than Estimated
Employment in Australia increased by 39,500 to a new record of 14.84 million in August 2026, reversing a marginally revi
Australia Global Composite Falls to 3-Month Low
Australia’s S&P Global Flash Composite PMI slipped to 50.8 in September 2026 from 52.7 in August, marking the lowest rea
Australia Services Growth at 3-Month Low
The S&P Global Australia Services PMI Business Activity Index declined to 51.4 in September 2026 from 53.2 in the previo
Australia Manufacturing Sector Contracts for 1st Time in 6 Months
The S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in September 2026 from 52.0 in August, according to flash estima
Yen Slips Ahead of BOJ Decision
The Japanese yen weakened past 156 per dollar on Friday, hovering near two-week lows as investors awaited the latest Ban
Japan 10-Year Yield Falls Ahead of BOJ Verdict
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield slipped to around 2.96% on Friday, extending its decline into a third session as m
Australia Shares Inch Higher, Weekly Picture Muted
Australian stocks edged up 14 points, or 0.2%, to 8,747 in early Friday trade, extending gains for a third straight sess