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Queen ‘humbled and touched’ by Platinum Jubilee celebrations

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3 years ago

June 6, 2022

“Humbled and touched” is how Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is feeling following a marvellous weekend of pomp and ceremony to commemorate her 70 years on the throne

In a letter to her constituents and fans right around the Commonwealth and the world, the Queen re-affirmed her commitment to serving as monarch, with her family by her side for support.

Audiences have certainly noticed this family support she speaks of, over the course of the Platinum Jubilee weekend, with Her Majesty missing of a number of events, and making way for the younger royals.

However, despite not being able to attend every spectacle, Elizabeth says her heart has been with us all.

On Saturday, thousands upon thousands of royal lovers lined the streets surrounding Buckingham Palace in London for a special variety performance.

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Dubbed ‘Party at the Palace’, artists including Queen, the band, Ed Sheeran, Diana Ross also performed stellar renditions of their greatest hits.

Meanwhile, the casts from Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Hamilton and others showed the world just how spectacular London’s West End is.

The Queen says, when it comes to marking 70 years as monarch, ‘there is no guidebook to follow, it really is a first’.

On Sunday, Her Majesty emerged on the balcony of her former permanent residence again.

Staring out at the crowd surrounding Buckingham Palace, Elizabeth was joined by three generations of royals including Charles, Camilla, William, Kate and their children.

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RBA holds rates as investors shift from property to stocks

RBA holds rates at 3.6%, shifting investor focus from property to potential stock market gains amid persistent inflation pressures.

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2 hours ago

November 26, 2025

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RBA holds rates at 3.6%, shifting investor focus from property to potential stock market gains amid persistent inflation pressures.

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We speak with Dale Gilham from Wealth Within about what the RBA’s call means for investors, why confidence in housing is changing, and what smarter financial choices look like in 2025.

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U.S. retail sales slowdown sparks new fears ahead of Fed decision

U.S. retail sales weaken, raising concerns about consumer spending and economic resilience ahead of the holiday season.

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November 26, 2025

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U.S. retail sales weaken, raising concerns about consumer spending and economic resilience ahead of the holiday season.

Retail sales in the U.S. have unexpectedly weakened, raising new questions about consumer strength and the resilience of the economy. As Americans pull back on spending, analysts are watching closely to see whether this signals a broader shift toward caution in the lead-up to the holiday shopping period.

The slowdown has amplified uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates, as policymakers weigh mixed economic signals against cooling demand. With some categories falling sharply, economists warn that faltering retail activity could ripple into GDP forecasts and overall market confidence.

Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies joins us to break down which categories were hit hardest, why shoppers are becoming more value-conscious, and what this means for the economy heading into 2025.

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xAI’s $15 billion raise, deadline pressure and Grokipedia launch

Elon Musk’s xAI plans $15 billion funding round, reaching $230 billion pre-money, amid fierce AI sector competition.

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