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RBA to Hold the Line in September
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looks set to keep its official cash rate at 3.60% when it meets later this month.

Trade Tensions Reshape Global Markets
The U.S. is staring down record harvests of corn, soybeans, and wheat, but its biggest customer, China, isn’t buying.

Red Meat Advisory Council Abandons Net Zero
Australia’s cattle industry is shifting to an emissions intensity focus, after officially withdrawn from its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030.

Australian Agriculture Nears Crucial EU Trade Breakthrough
Australia is nearing an historic trade deal with the EU that will boost farm exports.

Markets price in big rate cuts but timing uncertain
Markets retreat on expectations of large rate cuts in May following a pause in tariff “war”.

Aussie livestock markets hold firm in the face of tariffs
Domestic markets for livestock have shown remarkable resilience amidst rising uncertainty from US President Donald Trump’s broad trade war.

The Cato Advisory team grows
We’re excited to welcome Ashleigh Bush to the team at Cato Advisory.

Higher farm borrowing costs to linger despite softer inflation
Farmers and other agribusiness operators looking for further relief on borrowing costs may need to wait a little longer despite inflation softening.

Wool cautiously extends rally
Australian wool prices have extended their positive run for a fourth straight week.

Beef industry holds its breath on tariffs
The mood of Australia’s beef industry has darkened recently as the prospect of new US import tariffs on Australian beef exports looks increasingly likely.
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