Investors turned their focus to the RBA which left the cash rate at 4.1% ahead of 'Liberation' tariff day in the US; the market gained ground in the wake of the decision.

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President Trump appeared to get his maths wrong and shocked markets when revealing the tariff on Chinese exports is actually being levied at 145%. That gave equity markets investors yet another bout of whiplash as stocks reversed sharply.

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the COB: back in the red

President Trump's decision to hit pause on most reciprocal tariffs saw the local market tear higher Thursday, following massive moves in offshore markets.

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the COB: Trump tariffs 2.0

Market mayhem continued during Wednesday's trade, as President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, including a massive 104% duty on Chinese goods, cam into effect.

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Dip buying was the order of the day during Tuesday's session, as the Australian sharemarket bounced back from yesterday's dramatic plunge.

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The tariff turmoil continued to affect global markets Monday, with investors hitting the sell button en masse.

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the COB: Monday meltdown

Market turbulence caused by Trump's tariffs saw the local market re-enter correction territory during Friday's trade.

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the COB: WHAT a week

President Trump has unleashed his tariffs on the world and markets have recoiled in horror...

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the COB: Tariff tantrum Thursday

The S&P/ ASX 200 edged marginally higher during Wednesday's session, despite uncertainty ahead of so-called "Liberation Day".

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