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September 10, 2023

Energy stocks lead the market into positive territory

11 Sep 2023 – The US market closed slightly higher on Friday but overall finished the week lower as concerns resurfaced that the Federal Reserve may raise rates more than previously expected. Recent economic data, including lower-than-expected initial jobless claims, have reignited rate hike fears and concerns that the Federal Reserve may have more work ahead.

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Rising petrol prices squeeze businesses and households across Australia

The ongoing surge in petrol prices is causing significant concerns for businesses and households across Australia, with Sea Legs Brewery’s general manager, Declan Roche, highlighting the increasing costs of delivering their beer to customers in Brisbane. Over the past fortnight, petrol prices have soared to more than $2 a litre in various parts of Australia,

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Fortescue’s clean energy pivot sparks investor questions

In the wake of Fortescue’s announcement that its clean power projects would yield only half the returns of its iron ore developments, questions loomed large during investor briefings led by Fortescue boss Mark Hutchinson over the past two weeks. Investors clamored to understand how the company could advocate for fair competition among its mining and

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US August Consumer Price Index report anticipated by economists and strategists

The highly anticipated August Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to be released on Wednesday and economists and strategists are closely watching for signs of inflation trends. With inflation being a key economic indicator and a subject of intense scrutiny in recent months, these expert opinions

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