| Investment Markets Data – Update |
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Economic Indicators
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Quarter |
Year |
| Economic Growth |
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| Australian GDP |
1.3% (June 05) |
2.6% (to June 05) |
| U.S. GDP (annualised) |
3.3% (June 05) |
3.6% (to June 05) |
| Inflation |
|
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| Australian CPI |
0.6% (June 05) |
2.5% (June 05) |
| U.S. CPI |
--- |
3.6% (August 05) |
| Unemployment |
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| Australian Unemployment Rate |
--- |
5.0% (August 05) |
| U.S. Unemployment Rate |
--- |
4.9% (August 05) |
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at 31st August |
at 31st July |
| Official Interest Rates |
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| RBA cash rate |
5.50 |
5.50 |
| US Federal Funds Rate |
3.75 |
3.50 |
| 10 Year Bond Rates |
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| Australian Interest Rates - 10 year bond yield |
5.36 |
5.05 |
| U.S. Interest Rates - 10 year bond yield |
4.33 |
4.02 |
| Exchange Rates |
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| $A/$USD Exchange Rate |
0.7637 |
0.7512 |
| $A/$EUR Exchange Rate |
0.6334 |
0. 6108 |
| $A/$GBP Exchange Rate |
0.4317 |
0. 4176 |
| $A/$JPY Exchange Rate |
86.5521 |
83.4792 |
INVESTMENT MARKETS DATA:  Important information The information contained in this publication is current at the date of issue and may change over time. This publication has been prepared to provide you with general information only. It is not intended to take the place of professional advice and you should not take action on specific issues in reliance on this information. In preparing this information we did not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. Before making an investment decision you need to consider (with or without the assistance of an adviser) whether this information is appropriate to your needs, objectives and circumstances.
14th-October-2005 |
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