Market Updates

Key events in October 2026 Global shares fell modestly in October. Concerns over the potential escalation of the Iran War, the US Congressional election result

At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target to 4.85 per cent. This is the fifth increase this year, taking the cash

Key events in September 2026 Global share prices fell in September in local currency terms. Rising energy prices, interest rates and bond yields, due to

At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target to 4.60 per cent. Inflation remains elevated and some of the upside risks flagged

At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was keeping the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent. Inflation picked up materially

Key events in April 2026 Global shares made a remarkable recovery in April after the sharp falls in March. Investors have taken solace in strong

At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was increasing the cash rate to 4.35 per cent. Inflation picked up materially in the

Key events in March 2026 Global shares recorded sharp falls in March due to the Iran War. Investors became alarmed that the conflict between the

At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was increasing the cash rate to 4.10 per cent. The Board observed that while inflation

Key events in February 2026 Global shares delivered mild gains in February which was primarily driven by rising European share prices. American and Asian share