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Higher yields are punishing ASX real estate stocks as the RBA tightening cycle accelerates
Australian real estate stocks fell sharply as the 10-year bond yield hit 4.9% and the RBA lifted the cash rate to 4.1%. Read what it means for A-REITs.
March 19, 2026
Federal Reserve holds rates steady as Jerome Powell pledges to stay until DOJ criminal probe is resolved
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he will not leave until DOJ investigation ends. Fed holds rates at 3.5-3.75% as judge quashes subpoenas.
March 19, 2026
ASX gold stocks hammered as hawkish Fed hold and Iran oil shock strip 7-10% from sector in single session
ASX gold stocks fell up to 11% as gold hit a one-month low after a hawkish Fed hold and Iran-driven oil inflation. Find out what it means for investors. Read more.
March 19, 2026
Strait of Hormuz closure pushes oil to 2022 highs as Wall Street logs weekly loss amid Iran conflict
Brent crude settles above $100 and US stocks post weekly losses as the Strait of Hormuz closure fuels inflation fears and complicates Federal Reserve rate cut plans.
March 14, 2026