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The week ahead for FX, US bonds and Australia rates

The week ahead for FX, US bonds and Australia rates
Interest rate decisions in Australia are likely to be the highlight of an otherwise quiet week around the world. (Image: Supplied)
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By Fabiana Negrin OchoaUS Institute for Supply Management data on services sector activity and an interest-rate decision in Australia are likely to prove the highlight of an otherwise quiet week. Rate decisions are also due in India and Mexico, while Japanese data will be watched closely after the Bank of Japan’s recent interest-rate hike.USInvestors will be keeping a close eye on US ISM data after recent evidence suggesting the economy could be slowing, adding to expectations that interest rates will soon be cut.Focus will centre on ISM...

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