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1345 AU: Unemployment rate reaches post-COVID era high of 4.6pc in AugustAustralia's unemployment rate drifted higher in August. The national unemployment rate rose to 4.6 per cent, up from 4.5 per cent in July, in seasonally adjusted and trend terms. It is the highest unemployment rate in the post-COVID era. On Tuesday, RBA governor Michele Bullock s 2026.09.24 1346 Why Markets May Be Pricing in Too Many Fed Rate HikesMarkets may be pricing in more tightening by the Federal Reserve than is warranted due to a divergence playing out in the economy, according to Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman and former Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan. In the Goldman Sachs Exchanges podcast, Kaplan notes that while artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and defense spending are continuing ... 2026.09.24 1347 Gold futures extend slide as US dollar rises on hawkish FedDecember Gold futures extended their recent slide, falling over 1% as the U.S. dollar gained ground for a fourth consecutive session. Traders continue to weigh hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve officials following the recent rate hike, pushing CME FedWatch Tool probabilities toward 50-50 for future policy moves. Strong Chinese demand continues to ... 2026.09.24 1348 AU NAB Quarterly Business Survey Q3 2026 Conditions Negative, Confidence Partially ImprovesBusiness conditions fell 3pts (unrounded) to -2 index points in Q3, which was the first negative reading since September 2020, led by declines in profitability and trading conditions. Near-term forward indicators were mixed. While expectations for business conditions, employment, 2026.09.24 1349 ECB's Kocher: Must prevent too high inflation, becoming entrenched.ECB's Kocher: Must prevent too high inflation, becoming entrenched. ECB's Kocher: Signs of somewhat more Eurozone momentum since summer 2026.09.24 1350 China's Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcomeUS President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday (Sep 23), kicking off a pomp-filled state visit aimed at smoothing superpower tensions on everything from AI and trade to Iran. Trump and First Lady Melania shook hands wit 2026.09.24 1351 SNB Holds Rate At 0.00%; As ExpectedSNB Holds Rate At 0.00%; As Expected 2026.09.24 1352 Sweden: Policy rate unchanged at 1.75%The Executive Board has decided to leave the policy rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent. But economic activity is stronger and the supply shocks are continuing. The Executive Board therefore assesses that the policy rate should be raised more going forward than projected in the June 2026.09.24 1353 ECB's Schnabel: ECB underestimated how persistent the energy shock would beSchnabel says ECB underestimated how persistent the energy shock would be 2026.09.24 1354 ECB economic, financial and monetary developmentsAt its meeting on 10 September 2026, the Governing Council decided to raise the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. The conflict in the Middle East continues to generate inflation pressures, and inflation is set to remain well above target for an extended period. The 2026.09.24 1355 BOE's Lombardelli: The outlook for inflationIt is an honour and a pleasure to be invited to speak to you today at the Sixth Biennial Conference on Macroeconomic Policy. Policymakers often say we are dealing with an unusually uncertain time. And I will not disappoint you. The economy faces large and complex uncertainties: g 2026.09.24 1356 SNB's Schlegel: Introductory remarks, news conferenceLadies and gentlemen On behalf of the Governing Board, it is my pleasure as Chairman to welcome you to the SNB's news conference. After our introductory remarks, we will as usual be pleased to take any questions you may have. Monetary policy decision I will begin with our monetar 2026.09.24