Published: October 12, 2026 Financial markets began the week cautiously as investors balanced hopes for strong technology earnings against concerns about inflation, borrowing costs and uncertainty over energy supplies. Asian share markets were uneven on October 12, while oil prices eased from recent highs. The moves show how quickly markets can respond when geopolitical developments,...

Finance ministers and central bankers are heading into the IMF and World Bank annual meetings against a difficult backdrop of conflict-driven energy costs, high public debt and pressure on developing economies. Reuters reported on October 11 that the meetings in Bangkok will take place as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues and the closure of...

The Indian rupee’s approach to a record low has renewed attention on how currency movements affect oil imports, business costs and the central bank’s policy choices. Reuters reported on October 10 that the Reserve Bank of India would open a special dollar window for three state-run oil marketing companies and tighten some rules for rupee-related...

Global financial markets remained cautious on October 9 as investors weighed changes in oil prices against elevated borrowing costs and the capital demands of artificial-intelligence infrastructure. Reuters reported that technology shares were under pressure and that concerns about energy prices, bond yields and future AI revenues were affecting sentiment. Oil eased after diplomatic comments concerning...

Markets Enter a More Complicated Phase Global markets are under pressure as high government bond yields meet a new wave of corporate borrowing linked to artificial intelligence. Reuters reported that Asian shares slipped while investors watched sovereign debt markets and plans by major technology companies to raise billions to finance AI chip purchases. The combination...

Latest News: Global Markets Face Energy, Debt and Inflation Pressure as Investors Watch Rates Why this matters Global financial markets are entering a more complicated phase as investors balance strong US equity performance against rising energy prices, high government bond yields and renewed concerns about inflation. Reuters reported that European shares and the euro fell...

WA has committed a record $12 billion to regional infrastructure, funding port upgrades, health facilities and transport projects across the state.

Australian superannuation assets have hit a record $4.8 trillion, up 9.5 per cent over the year, boosting retirement savings for WA workers.

Westgold Resources has lifted its FY26 gold production guidance, forecasting improved free cash flow as WA miners ride near-record gold prices.

Data centre developer Firmus has secured US$10 billion to build AI-focused data centres across Australia, with WA well placed to attract investment.