Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast! We are back again with our monthly ‘Market Wrap’ segment.

In this episode, we discuss the latest market activities, focusing on the U.S. and Australian economies. We note that the S&P 500 decreased by 0.77% in July, though smaller companies showed growth due to sensitivity to lower interest rates. In the U.S., potential interest rate cuts are anticipated as inflation eases, while Trump’s potential election could impact economic policies. Europe sees economic uncertainty with the ECB keeping rates unchanged at 3.75%. In contrast, Australia experiences high inflation and rising employment, with the ASX 200 up 29 basis points, indicating market resilience despite economic challenges.

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Episode Highlights

• S&P 500 down 0.77% for the past month

• Expectation of US interest rate cuts in near future

• US Politics and economic outlook

• European Central Bank rates unchanged at 3.75%

• Australian employment rose by 50,000 in July

• Australian economic outlook and interest rates

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