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ABC News
07-07-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Markets live updates: Reserve Bank expected to cut interest rates for third time in 2025
Markets are pricing in a more than 90 per cent chance of a 0.25 basis point interest rate cut when the Reserve Bank board hands down its decision at 2:30pm AEST today. Follow the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog. Disclaimer: this blog is not intended as investment advice.

ABC News
18-06-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Markets live updates: US interest rates held steady as Federal Reserve cuts growth outlook, ASX to fall
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged despite Donald Trump's calls for cuts, and it now sees a slightly slower pace of easing. Futures indicated the local share market could fall at the open, with local jobs and unemployment figures due later this morning. Follow the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog. Disclaimer: this blog is not intended as investment advice.

ABC News
12-06-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Live updates: Wall Street closes higher, ASX set to rise, Trump urges 'numbskull' US Fed to cut rates
Australian markets are expected to follow Wall Street with a positive day of trade on Friday. Meanwhile, global markets are still digesting the US-China trade talks. Follow the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog. Disclaimer: this blog is not intended as investment advice.

ABC News
02-06-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Live market updates: Millions await minimum wage decision, with impact on consumer spending and interest rates
Millions await minimum wage decision, which could impact consumer spending and interest rates. Follow the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog. Disclaimer: this blog is not intended as investment advice.

ABC News
11-05-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Live updates: Wall St slips ahead of Chinese trade talks, ASX set for small gain
Wall Street slipped ahead of US-China trade talks in Geneva over the weekend. However, futures trading on the ASX points to a marginally stronger opening, up around 0.2 per cent. Follow the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog. Disclaimer: this blog is not intended as investment advice.