Steven Dooley, Head of Market Insights

Originally covering markets as a journalist, Steven later worked as an investment specialist at a global fund management firm and head of trading at an Australian research group. Steven regularly appears in the press with Bloomberg, Sky News, ABC and Ausbiz.

Global Macro – Last policy meetings of the year

Major central banks set up FX markets for a defining week as 2023 nears an end.

December 10, 2023
Greenback lower as Powell reaffirms outlook is “balanced”

Powell confirms outlook is now “balanced”. Inflation key for USD outlook. RBA, US jobs due.

December 3, 2023
Global Macro – November to remember, what about December?

November has been a historic month for equities and bonds alike. Dive deeper into what’s behind the recent risk-on rally, the state of the dollar, and what may happen in December.

December 2, 2023
Aussie turns from two-month highs ahead of RBA decision

Global shares extend rally, but USD recovers somewhat. Aussie weaker ahead of RBA. US used cars key for inflation – and USD.

November 6, 2023
USD tumbles after jobs miss; Aussie hits two-month highs

Greenback lower after US jobs miss expectations. Manufacturing data also hits USD. BoJ stays on hold.

November 5, 2023
Aussie hits one-month highs as markets jump on Fed hopes

Aussie hits one-month highs. USD weakness drives markets. US jobs due.

November 2, 2023