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Melbourne in lockdown limbo: state locked down with no end in sight
Sydney and Melbourne will both remain in lockdown this week amid a growing number of new Covid-19 infections
Victorian state premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Covid-19 lockdown will not end tomorrow night.
Twelve million Australians are now in Covid-19 lockdown, with hundreds of new cases. In New South Wales, authorities recorded 111 new cases in the previous 24 hours, up from 97 the day before. Around 80% of these infections are from three areas in Sydney.
The state government has banned more than 600,000 people from these hotspot areas from leaving their districts, even for work. Workers in the health or emergency sector are exempt, but need to be tested every three days. These restrictions will stay in place until at least the end of the month.
It follows the New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian saying it may take up to five more days before the impact of the state’s tougher restrictions become clear.
Premier extends Melbourne lockdown
Just last weekend, Melbourne recorded its 11th-straight day of zero new Covid-19 infections. Now, the city is days into a snap lockdown, which the government planned to end tomorrow.
State Premier Daniel Andrews says ending the lockdown would “not be the right thing to do”. There will be no further advice as to when the lockdown will end until tomorrow.
Australia’s vaccination roll-out
As many Australians go into lockdown, some good news is on the horizon. Amid the lockdowns, Australia’s lacklustre vaccination rollout program will get a much needed boost. One million new Pfizer Covid vaccination doses will arrive in Australia today.
The nation’s Covid-19 Taskforce Commander hopes to see an acceleration in vaccination rates. He says every Australian who wants a jab will have one by the end of the year.
Australia now has 13 per cent of the population fully vaccinated, with 10 million doses now administered. Australia has recorded 31,632 coronavirus cases and 913 deaths since the pandemic began.
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Australia’s inflation report and Nvidia earnings impact explained
Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.
Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.
Australia’s latest inflation report is creating waves across the market, with questions about interest rates, the strong performance of the Aussie dollar, and the uneven nature of the stock market rally. Investors are watching closely as changes in carry trade risks this month add another layer of complexity.
David Scutt from StoneX discusses what these shifts mean for trading strategies and the broader economic outlook. He provides insight into how underlying factors are shaping investor confidence and market dynamics.
On the tech side, Nvidia’s upcoming earnings are expected to influence AI development and the broader tech sector. Coupled with trends in SaaS and bitcoin price action, these movements are signalling how investor sentiment is evolving in a fast-changing landscape.
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U.S. stocks rally as AMD, Home Depot, and AI software lead gains
U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.
U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.
U.S. tech stocks surged as investors’ fears over AI disruption eased. Advanced Micro Devices jumped 9% after Meta announced a multiyear deal to deploy AMD’s graphics processing units for AI data centres. The move highlights growing corporate confidence in AI infrastructure investments.
DocuSign also rose 3% following Anthropic’s confirmation that Claude Cowork can integrate with DocuSign, Google Drive, and Gmail, signalling stronger adoption of AI tools across industries.
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF climbed 2% despite remaining over 30% below its 52-week high, showing tech stocks are recovering but still have room to run.
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Stocks tumble amid AI concerns and Trump tariff update
Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.
Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.
Stocks plunged sharply as concerns over artificial intelligence and trade tensions rattled investors, sending the Dow down more than 800 points. Heavyweights like American Express, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan were key contributors to the drop.
Software companies were hit particularly hard after a report suggested AI could impact economic growth, triggering further losses across tech shares.
Trade-sensitive retailers including American Eagle Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, and Yeti Holdings also faced setbacks as market uncertainty spiked. Bonds, meanwhile, rallied as investors sought safety in a volatile market.
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