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US shoppers put focus back on Fed
US stocks were mixed as a softer read on retail sales pushed Treasury yields lower and revived bets the Fed could still deliver multiple rate cuts ...
11 February 2026
Global stocks gain as US tech rises and Japan hits record
Global stocks rose on renewed strength in US technology shares, with Japanese markets and the yen posting strong gains.
10 February 2026
Aussie market rebounds sharply after heavy losses
ASX shook off an early wobble to close higher, led by miners, energy and the big banks.
9 February 2026
Private demand under the microscope after rate hike
Data due this week will update the outlook for demand and activity following the February rate rise, with markets also focused on offshore leads af...
9 February 2026
Wall Street ends sharply down as AI worries weigh
The S&P 500 software and services index fell 4.6%, down for a seventh straight session.
6 February 2026
Bitcoin dips under $US70,000 - down 20 per cent in 2026
Bitcoin has lost about 45 per cent of its value since a November peak of more than $US126,000.
6 February 2026