Tag: AUD
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Australian Markets Set to Open Flat as AUD Rises on Consumer Spending Upswing
Markets poised for a flat open as the AUD gains The Australian share market is expected to open flat following a period of mixed trading, as investors weigh recent signals of stronger household spending against lingering macro concerns. In early updates, market participants cited a snapshot of resilience in domestic demand that could support a…
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Australian Markets Set to Open Flat as AUD Reaches New Highs on Spending Upswing
Australian Shares Set for a Flat Open Australian stocks are poised to advance cautiously at the open, with traders weighing a mix of domestic economic strength and global uncertainty. The ASX is expected to tread water in early trade, reflecting a cautious mood as investors digest recent data on household spending and the trajectory of…
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Australian markets set to open flat as consumer spending signals cyclical upswing and the Australian dollar hits a new milestone
Markets poised for a flat open as investors digest strong consumer spending The Australian share market is expected to begin the day without significant momentum after a period of cautious trading. Traders are weighing fresh data on household spending against a backdrop of global monetary tightening and domestic earnings updates. The consensus among market participants…
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5 Things to Watch on the ASX 200 This Friday
Five Things to Watch on the ASX 200 This Friday The ASX 200 finished the midweek session slightly lower, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) slipping to around 8,714.3 points. As traders head into Friday, investors will be watching a handful of catalysts that could determine whether the index can bounce back and finish…
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AUD/USD Dips as Aussie PMI Looms and RBA Inflation Focus Holds Markets
USD Dips Ahead of Australian PMI as RBA Monitor Inflation The currency pair AUD/USD traded around 0.6440 in European trading on Thursday, edging lower as investors positioned themselves ahead of the flash S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for November. The broader backdrop remains cautious, with traders balancing domestic Australian data against ongoing U.S. dollar…
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Ozempic sober: Could GLP-1 meds dull alcohol intoxication and aid AUD treatment?
What is the new finding about GLP-1 medications and alcohol? Recent early research has sparked interest in whether GLP-1 receptor agonists — including popular drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) — can change how the body handles alcohol. In a pilot study with adults who are overweight or obese, researchers observed a slower rise in blood alcohol…
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Ozempic Sober: What GLP-1 Medications Could Mean for Alcohol Intoxication
What “Ozempic sober” means Recent research has sparked discussion about a possible new effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of drugs that includes Ozempic (semaglutide). The term “Ozempic sober” has surfaced in media coverage to describe a potential change in how the body processes and experiences alcohol while on these medications. Early signals from…
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Ozempic and Alcohol: Could GLP-1 Medications Alter How We Feel Intoxicated?
What the new findings suggest Recent work from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech explored whether GLP-1 receptor agonists—drugs like semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—might change how the body processes alcohol. In a small pilot study involving 20 participants with obesity, researchers gave participants a measured alcoholic beverage designed to…
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Markets Live: ASX Set to Rise Amid Trump-China Tensions
Markets Live: ASX Set to Rise Amid Global Tensions The Australian share market is poised to open higher, with ASX futures suggesting a 0.8% gain in early trade, even as global markets wrestle with fresh tensions between the United States and China. Traders are weighing the latest moves from Washington and Beijing against a mixed…