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April 2024

Share correction, Israel escalation risk, Rate cut delays but inflation falling, Q1 CPI to slow 3.4%

Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist at AMP, discusses developments in investment markets over the past week, economic activity trackers, major global economic events and Australian economic events. Investment markets and key developments over the past week Global and Australian shares fell again over the last week as concerns about an

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Quantum computing, AI, and semiconductor innovations

In the dynamic landscape of technology, quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) emerge as transformative forces, poised to revolutionize industries and reshape investment paradigms. Quantum computing operates at the subatomic level, promising to surpass the capabilities of conventional electronic chip-based supercomputers. Unlike classical computers reliant on bits (0s and 1s), quantum computers leverage quantum bits

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ASX down 1.5% near noon: Aus shares on course for seventh decline in eight sessions

Australian shares are on course for their seventh decline in eight sessions amid investor preference for higher bond yields and gold due to concerns about persistent inflation. Despite steady US jobless figures and positive economic reports, Federal Reserve members have indicated no immediate need for rate cuts, contributing to the S&P 500’s modest 0.2% drop,

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Winston’s Weekly: Inflation, Interest rates & Office politics

The following transcript was AI-generated. Manny Anton: Good morning, and welcome to this week’s edition of Winston’s Weekly, covering all things property. I’m Manny Anton your host for today’s property chat. Winston, as always, thank you for your time. Winston Sammut: It’s a pleasure. Manny Anton: Alright. let’s get let’s start with the US, as usual.

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