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It was a strong week for the Australian market, with the ASX 200 finishing up 2.3%. Ten of the eleven major sectors landed in the green, led by Materials and Financials, both gaining 3.2%. A solid rebound in employment numbers added to the positive sentiment, as the labour market saw 32,200 new jobs created in March, recovering part of February’s unexpected decline. 

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Markets went on a wild ride this week as the fallout from “Liberation Day” tariffs continued to ripple through global economies. Early-week panic gave way to a powerful mid-week rebound, after President Trump paused tariffs for 90 days on over 75 countries — excluding China, where tensions have only intensified. With uncertainty still clouding the outlook, investors are navigating a volatile environment, looking for clarity on trade, inflation, and the path forward.

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It’s been a tough week for markets globally. A sweeping new round of tariffs from US President Trump triggered widespread selloffs, with every major index closing in the red and US and European markets recording their steepest weekly declines in five years. While the ASX 200 fared slightly better than some, it still fell 3.9% for the week, logging its worst single-day drop in eight months on Friday.

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What’s happening in the market?

Markets have become increasingly volatile, driven by a mix of global trade tensions, shifting monetary policies, persistent inflation, and uncertainty surrounding U.S. foreign and economic policy under President Trump. Both U.S. and Australian equities have experienced sharp sell-offs, with investor sentiment shaken by economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability.

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We’re excited to announce the latest addition to the Raiz Property Fund (RPF)—a modern four-bedroom home in the bayside suburb of Manly, Brisbane. 

This marks the Fund’s third Queensland purchase and brings the total number of properties in the national portfolio to 14, continuing our goal to give investors diversified exposure to Australian residential real estate through the Raiz platform. 

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The quote “Gold is money. Everything else is credit.” by J.P. Morgan reflects a time when gold was the foundation of the global monetary system. While the world has since shifted to fiat currencies—money issued by governments that isn’t backed by a physical commodity like gold—gold remains a unique and valuable asset in today’s market. This blog explores gold’s role today, including its benefits and risks, to provide a balanced view for investors.

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We’ve just launched a new offer to help you get more out of Raiz Rewards — and it’s all about rewarding consistency. If you’re already shopping through the app (or you’ve been meaning to start), now’s the perfect time.

Here’s how you can earn a fee-free month — and even score bonus cashback.

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The ASX 200 defied the global downtrend last week, ending up 0.6%, one of the few major indices to close in the green. Investors took comfort in the 2025–26 Federal Budget, which was focused on cost-of-living relief ahead of the upcoming election. Measures included tax cuts, cheaper PBS medicines, and A$150 electricity rebates. Adding to the positive sentiment was a softer-than-expected inflation read, with February monthly CPI rising just 2.4% YoY—below consensus expectations. Financials and Energy led the local rally, up 2.5% and 2.0% respectively, with six of the eleven sectors finishing higher.

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The ASX 200 had its best week of 2025 so far, climbing 1.8% as markets rebounded from oversold conditions in the absence of new tariff headlines. All 11 sectors closed in the green, led by Consumer Staples (+3.9%) after the ACCC’s supermarket inquiry found no clear evidence of price gouging. This drove strong rallies in Woolworths (+6.3%) and Coles (+4.9%) on Friday. Elevated volumes at week’s end were driven by index rebalancing and options expiries. Although the jobs data was weaker than expected, with a loss of 53,000 jobs in February, the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, alleviating concerns about any immediate decline in the labour market.

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