Highlights;
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Global equity markets continued their sharp correction
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China economic data stabilised in September
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US economic data remains positive although impacted by USD strength
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US Federal Reserve delays decision on the commencement of normalising interest rates
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Eurozone data continues to improve albeit at a slightly slower pace in September.
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RBA maintains the cash rate at 2.0% at its October meeting and remains on an accommodative policy