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Economic and Market Commentary

November 2026 Update from the Australia Trade Floor

Portfolio Manager Rachel Boyte discusses the latest RBA rate hike, why higher yields are creating a more attractive backdrop for bonds and what a cooling AI investment boom could mean for the economy and credit markets.
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