Market News

1 Jul 20. The financial year is now complete and it is an opportune time to see how the economy has performed.

1 Jul 20. Global sharemarkets posted solid gains in June, bolstering investor returns over the second quarter as global economies reopened and stimulus flooded.

1 Jul 20. The value of banknotes on issue rose by $2 billion (2.3 per cent) in June to $90 billion. Issuance of $50 notes is growing at the fastest pace in 11 years.

30 Jun 20. According to the Bureau of Statistics (ABS) payrolls data, over the two weeks to June 13, wages grew by 0.5 per cent – trending higher over the past six weeks.

30 Jun 20. The Reserve Bank Deputy Governor, Guy Debelle delivered a speech: “The Reserve Bank's policy actions and balance sheet”.

29 Jun 20. The national average price of unleaded petrol fell by 1.9 cents to 119.4 cents a litre but Brisbane’s pump prices are averaging $1.23 a litre, up by 11 cents a litre.

26 Jun 20. Residential property was a star performer in financial year 2019/20, returning 11.7 per cent.

26 Jun 20. Regions close to capital city centres dominate the regions recording the biggest declines in sales.