Australia's Inflation Continued to Accelerate in September

Australia's consumer inflation remained elevated in September, backing the case for the central bank to tighten policy further next week.

WSJ • Oct 28, 2026

Australia's Inflation Outlook Materially Worse, RBA Says

The inflation outlook is “materially worse” and coming third quarter inflation data are likely to confirm that view, Andrew Hauser, deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia said.

WSJ • Oct 20, 2026

Australian shares hit over 3-month low as oil rally revives inflation worries

Australian shares hit a more than three-month low on Thursday, with most sectors trading in negative territory, as a sharp rise in oil prices revived concerns that ​inflation could stay persistent and keep monetary policy tight.

Reuters • Sep 24, 2026

The Case For Australia And The EWA ETF

I rate the iShares MSCI Australia ETF a Buy, targeting a new all-time high above $34.83, over 20% upside from current levels. EWA serves as a proxy for commodity exposure, with Australia's export-driven economy benefiting from rising global demand and higher raw material prices. The ETF maintains a bullish trend since 2020, supported by robust commodity markets and a nearly 3% dividend yield while investors await capital appreciation.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 22, 2026

KOSPI vs Nikkei: Asia's AI trade fractures ahead of Fed and BOJ decisions

Asian stocks diverged on Tuesday as South Korea's KOSPI struggled to shake off pressure on semiconductor shares while Japan's Nikkei 225 recovered, leaving the region's two most AI-sensitive markets moving in opposite directions ahead of key US and Japanese rate decisions. The KOSPI fell as much as 0.76% in early Seoul trading before paring most of the decline, extending a difficult stretch after Monday's sharp technology sell-off.

Invezz • Sep 15, 2026

As war strands Qatari gas for 6 months, US sales rise and European stocks plummet

Six months into the U.S.-Iran war, Qatar is ​among the conflict's biggest economic casualties, with its liquefied ​natural gas exports slashed by 96%, data shows.

Reuters • Aug 26, 2026

Australia's Stock Market Seen as AI Haven

Australia's stock market maybe emerging as a rare safe haven from the AI-driven volatility rattling Asian equities. A nascent rally has pushed valuations to the brink of overtaking India as the Asia-Pacific's priciest major market for the first time in six years.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Aug 18, 2026

Australia Inflation Cooled in Second Quarter

Australian consumer prices rose by less than expected in the second quarter, easing pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia to deliver what would be its fourth rate increase this year at a policy meeting next month.

WSJ • Jul 29, 2026

China raises EV ambitions with 30% fleet target by 2030

China has unveiled a new carbon-peaking action plan that targets new energy vehicles (NEVs) accounting for 30% of the country's total vehicle fleet by 2030, marking a significant step in the electrification of the world's largest automobile market. The State Council on Thursday released the "15th Five-Year Plan" Carbon Peaking Action Plan, outlining the country's roadmap to peak carbon emissions before 2030.

Invezz • Jul 9, 2026

Australian shares little changed as gold miners, consumer stocks drag

Australian shares were little changed on Tuesday as losses in gold, mining and consumer stocks countered gains in banks and tech stocks, while software ​heavyweight WiseTech Global jumped to its highest in near three weeks ‌after naming a new chair.

Reuters • Jul 7, 2026