• Australian inflation points to a likely RBA rate increase to 4.85% on Melbourne Cup Day, with markets pricing an approximately 81% probability.
• Cooling housing prices and softer consumer spending could restrain activity, despite persistent inflation pressures.
• AI investment faces greater scrutiny over returns and cash generation as weaker core businesses trigger sharp technology stock declines.
• The US 10-year yield fell 9 basis points to 4.91% as investors sought Treasuries amid the technology sell-off.
• Renewed conflict with Iran risks an energy shock that could reignite inflation concerns and pressure equity valuations.

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