Central bank week and Australia's rate hike

Policymakers gather this week under renewed inflation pressure as crude returns to $100 and tensions in the Gulf rise. Meanwhile, chip producers warn that wafer shortages may persist to 2030, challenging tech supply and capital‑spending plans.

Today’s recommended read: Oil shock sparks rate repricing in historic 'G4' central bank week, Jamie McGeever

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