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2 days ago · Global investment firm Brookfield Capital Partners has entered the race to acquire Australian wealth manager Insignia Financial, matching existing takeover offers by US private equity firms CC Capital and Bain Capital.

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Jan 30, 2025 · US economic growth slowed in the final quarter of 2024, expanding at an annualised 2.3%—lower than economists’ expectations—after a 3.1% rise in the previous quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Jan 15, 2025 · Cooling core US inflation in December 2024 surprised markets and reignited hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, as core CPI rose just 0.2%—below forecasts of 0.3%.

Oct 27, 2024 · All eyes on inflation figures as RBA's next rates decision nears With one week to go until the Reserve Bank's November meeting, the final piece of the economic puzzle is about to be released.

Jan 29, 2025 · Inflation drop puts rate cuts on the table. It’s just a matter of when. We’ve all been suffering from economic whiplash about when rates are going to ease. But this time, forecasters are feeling more certain that a cut is coming in a matter of weeks.

Oct 29, 2024 · US data showing rising US consumer confidence, a cooling labour market and a widening trade deficit gave mixed economic signals, highlighting the challenge for policymakers to balance growth optimism with signs of slowing job demand and trade pressures.

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