ep 206 | The week ahead - will confidence bounce in the QSBO? -

ep 206 | The week ahead - will confidence bounce in the QSBO?

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The US labour market will be in focus this week, as investors speculate on the likelihood of another 50-basis point rate cut from the Federal Reserve in November. There will also be a debate between the US Vice Presidential candidates in New York this week. Locally, business confidence will be in the spotlight with the ANZ Business Outlook for September due on Monday and the NZIER's QSBO out the next day.

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