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The Australian sharemarket shed more than $60 billion in market capitalisation as escalating fears of a widening Middle East conflict rattled global equities. A sharp surge in oil prices further dampened sentiment, fuelling fresh concerns about inflationary pressures and the potential impact on interest …

Macro Update:Oil markets extended their advance for a third consecutive session on Tuesday as escalating U.S.–Israeli hostilities with Iran intensified concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude climbed nearly 2% to trade above USD 79.82 per barrel, building on a …

Macro Update:Oil prices surged on Monday while equity markets weakened as escalating military conflict in the Middle East raised fears of a prolonged disruption to the global economic recovery and a potential resurgence in inflation. Brent crude surged 7.37% to USD 78.24, reaching multi-month …

Seven of the 11 sectors finished in positive territory. Utilities led the gains, climbing 1.41% and rebounding from its recent decline, although the sector remains down 1.10% over the past week. Telecommunications services rose 1.28%, materials added 1.00%, energy increased 0.94%, industrials gained 0.64%, …

Macro Update:A steady lift in wages and investment marked the latest economic snapshot, with average weekly ordinary time earnings for full-time adults reaching $2,051.10 in November 2025, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This represents a 2.0 per cent increase from $2,010.00 in …

Market breadth was firmly positive, with eight of the eleven sectors closing in the green. The standout performer was the Information Technology sector, which jumped 5.88%, staging a sharp rebound after weeks of sustained selling pressure. Despite the powerful one-day recovery, the sector remains …

Macro Update:Japan could face higher U.S. tariffs under a new import duty framework, with Tokyo seeking treatment equal to last year’s bilateral trade agreement. According to Reuters, officials said there are no plans to renegotiate the deal ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit …