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12/11/2021

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Morning report 09/11/2026

Macro Monday: What’s next after the RBA Rate Hike and US Blue Wave?

The storming victory by the Democrats in the US, taking both the House and Senate, was largely expected, although the emphatic nature of the result surprised many. It led to investors reassessing the risks around the AI infrastructure buildout - the “picks and shovels trade” was literally hammered.

Weekend report 07/11/2026

Weekend Q&A: The “AI Trade” unwind accelerates post the US mid-terms

The RBA and US midterms drove a volatile week for the ASX 200, which ultimately finished up a solid 1.3%. Not a bad result, given the uncertainty sweeping through some sectors after the ‘blue wave’ of discontent washed through the US. Except for the energy sector, most pockets of the ASX contributed to the market’s close back above the psychological 9000 level, with a 10% gain by the software names, the standout.