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Housing market ‘is reviving’ amid growth in house prices and mortgage approvals

Figures released on Monday showed a two-year high in annual house price growth and mortgage approvals for house purchase.

The Independent UK

Why are London's house prices rising faster than they have in years?

The average UK house price increased by 3.2 per cent annually in September, Nationwide Building Society reports

Evening Standard

Tokyo Stocks Dive On Strong Yen As Hong Kong, Shanghai Extend Rally

Stocks plunged more than four percent in Tokyo on Monday after the yen surged in reaction to Shigeru Ishiba's election last week as the head of Japan's ruling party, which boosted expectations the Bank of Japan will continue hiking interest rates.

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Number of UK estate agents going bust rises almost a third in one year

Higher interest rates puts further pressure on property market, with overall transactions at lowest level in a decade

The Guardian - UK

S&P Futures Tread Water as Key U.S. Inflation Data Looms

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.04% this morning as investors braced for the release of the Federal Reserve’s first-line inflation gauge, which will offer further insights into the trajectory of U.S. interest rates.

Barchart

China stimulus a 'very good development for Australia'

After iron ore prices plunged by more than a third since the start of the year, Chinese stimulus measures spell good news for the Australian budget.

AAP

Lumber Consolidation- Is $500 a Gateway to Higher or Lower Prices?

Lumber has been stuck in a trading range of around $500 per 1,000 board feet. While the market is moving towards the offseason for construction, lower interest rates over the coming months could mean prices will increase.

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Has Newcastle entered a buyers' market? Property experts weigh in

'More buyers equals more demand, so now is the sweet spot.'

Newcastle Herald

More borrowers falling behind but better days are ahead

Some households are doing it tougher due to high inflation and interest rates but conditions are about to improve, a Reserve Bank of Australia report says.

AAP

S&P Futures Steady After Yesterday’s Record, Micron Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.02% this morning, taking a breather after the benchmark index finished with its 41st record close this year, while investors looked ahead to remarks from a Federal Reserve official as well as an earnings report from semiconductor giant Micron.

Barchart

S&P Futures Tick Lower as Investors Mull China Rally, Micron Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.09% this morning as investors weighed the sustainability of China’s rally and looked ahead to remarks from a Federal Reserve official as well as an earnings report from semiconductor giant Micron.

Barchart

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Richard Holden says no interest rate fall likely for 12 months

For many Australians, the COVID-19 pandemic has become a fading memory as the world has moved away from lockdowns and masks. However, its lasting impacts, including persistent inflation, remain.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: inflation hits three-year low; BoM tsunami warning test prompts panic; and the legacy of Daria

Inflation dived last month to its lowest rate in three years, but the Reserve Bank will wait for a more sustained drop before it starts cutting interest rates.

The Guardian - AU

Why is the Reserve Bank independent from government, and why does it matter?

Negotiations over reforms to the Reserve Bank of Australia this week took an unprecedented turn when the Greens demanded the government use its reserve powers to immediately cut interest rates.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia’s annual inflation rate in August falls to lowest since 2021 at 2.7%

Lowest CPI rate in three years but Reserve Bank will wait for more sustained drop before cutting interest rates

Barchart

Dollar Falls Back as Chinese Stimulus Measures Boost the Yuan

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.43%. The dollar came under pressure Tuesday after China boosted stimulus measures, which fueled a rally in the yuan to a 16-month high against the dollar. The dollar extended its losses Tuesday after the Conference Board’s US Sep consumer confidence index unexpectedly...

Latin Times

Retirement Investment In Volatile Times: Insights From Experity Wealth

The Fed's tightening has had a ripple effect across the economy, slowing down housing demand and cooling the tech sector, which had seen explosive growth during the pandemic.

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Dollar Weakens as the Yuan Rallies on Chinese Stimulus Measures

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.25%. The dollar is under pressure today after China boosted stimulus measures, which fueled a rally in the yuan to a 16-month high against the dollar. The dollar extended its losses today after the Conference Board’s US Sep consumer confidence index...

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Stock Index Futures Climb as China Stimulus Buoys Global Risk Appetite

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.21%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.30% this morning as global risk sentiment got a boost after Beijing announced one of its most aggressive economic stimulus packages since the pandemic.

The Guardian - AU

No talk of hikes, no cut on the horizon: why RBA thinks it’s in the ‘right spot’ with interest rates

There was good news and bad news as Australia’s central bank held the interest rate steady for the seventh time in a row

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England’s Bailey says he expects interest rates to fall ‘gradually’

Central bank’s governor warns consumers not to expect a return to near-zero rates

The Conversation

No RBA rate cut yet, but Governor Bullock is about to find the pressure overwhelming

Who’d want to be Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock? On Tuesday she had to do the almost impossible: defend a decision not to cut interest rates at a time when they were being cut in just about every other major industrial nation.

The Guardian - UK

China unleashes boldest stimulus in years to boost ailing economy

People’s Bank of China announces support measures including a cut in interest rates but some experts fear they may not be enough

Fortune

BofA details clients’ 5 major economic fears—then knocks them all down

“For now, we think the broader macro data flow does not point to recession," Bank of America's economics team wrote Monday.

Al Jazeera

The US Fed cut interest rates by more than expected. So what?

Many households will have to wait for some time to feel the benefit of lower interest rates.

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