ASX Slips as Cautious Investors Take Profits

ASX 200 zig-zags as investors await US President Donald Trump's ...

ASX slips as cautious investors take profits

Cautious investors dragged the Australian sharemarket and dollar lower as they await the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy and whether or not the Reserve Bank will go through with its widely expected rate cut.

ABC Newcastle Mornings – How do interest rate changes impact investors?

I joined Paul Turton this morning on ABC Newcastle to discuss the pending interest rate decision and how its outcome could influence investors. While interest rates, consumer confidence, tariffs and a weak Australian dollar all influence the investment landscape, the real focus should be on company fundamentals. Focussing on the long-term value of quality businesses is ultimately what drives shareholder returns. Tune in from 38:00 to hear the se…

AUD/JPY holds below 94.50 as traders await RBA rate decision

The AUD/JPY cross loses ground to near 94.40 during the early European session on Monday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) weakens against the Japanese Yen as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is widely expected to cut its Official Cash Rate (OCR) by another quarter point on Tuesday.

Cautious open for ASX ahead of key rate and trade decisions

Investors are entering a cautious week, with global attention focused on two major events: the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate decision and the expiration of the U.S. tariff reprieve under President Donald Trump. The Reserve Bank meets Tuesday, with the cash rate decision due at 2:30pm AEST. Traders still expect a rate cut, but analysts suggest the case is far from clear-cut, especially following strong U.S. economic data that has temp…