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Surprise November fall but inflation still outside RBA comfort zone
The RBA’s new monthly CPI data shows inflation took a breather in November, but it’s unlikely to be enough for the RBA to change course.
7 January 2026
Wall Street's chip stocks jump on Nvidia-fuelled AI optimism
Renewed AI optimism has buoyed chip stocks as the Dow notched another record high.
7 January 2026
Australian shares edge higher
The local sharemarket lifted on the back of strong commodity prices, but weakness in other sectors weighed on gains.
7 January 2026
OECD's global minimum tax deal update backed by 145 countries
Countries are moving ahead with the OECD’s 15% global minimum tax, with a revised deal designed to lock in US support.
6 January 2026
Dow hits new record as financial and energy stocks lift
Wall Street powered higher as banks surged, while energy and defence stocks jumped.
6 January 2026
Australian shares lower as miners lift
Surge in mining shares on stronger commodity prices as the Australian dollar hovered near 14-month highs.
6 January 2026
