Kyle Rodda

The Australian labour force data could test interest rate market pricing and the RBA's hawkish bias.

The NASDAQ's uptrend gets called into question as doubts about US monetary policy and artificial intelligence weighs on sentiment.

Market sentiment improves, lifting equities and weighing on the dollar, as a deal aimed at ending the US government shutdown has passed the Senate

The RBA is likely to keep rates on hold at 3.60% as inflation shows signs of accelerating.

The US Federal Reserve cut the Federal Funds Rate by 25 basis points

Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet account for roughly 13% of the S&P 500’s market capitalisation

Wall Street hits fresh record highs as investors prepare for an FOMC decision and major tech company earnings.

Gold prices have plunged nearly 10% from record highs, with progress in US-China trade talks weighing on the yellow metal.

The FOMC is expected to cut rates by 25 basis points, with attention on the central bank's guidance amid expectations for further cuts in the future.

Markets brace themselves for a busy week ahead with key focus on trade talks, the FOMC meeting and key earnings including MAG7 companies