Microsoft(US:MSFT) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-30 02:49Group 1: Australian Economic Outlook - Australia's inflation data for Q3 significantly exceeded expectations, leading to a diminished likelihood of a rate cut next week [1] - Westpac has retracted its prediction for a November rate cut, with its chief economist indicating that even a potential cut in February 2024 is now uncertain [1] - Commonwealth Bank (CBA) believes the RBA's rate cut cycle has ended, projecting that the cash rate of 3.60% will be maintained long-term due to rising inflation [1][2] Group 2: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut, lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 3.75%-4% [5] - Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the decision to halt the balance sheet reduction starting in December aligns with market expectations, but future rate cuts remain uncertain [6][7] - The Fed's actions have provided some support to the US dollar, causing the Australian dollar to retreat from its recent gains [9][10] Group 3: Tax Deadline in Australia - The deadline for self-filing taxes in Australia is October 31, with penalties starting at 330 AUD for late submissions [16] - The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) may consider individual circumstances for late submissions, potentially waiving penalties [16] Group 4: Airline Promotions - Qantas has launched a major international ticket sale, offering over 300,000 discounted tickets to 27 popular destinations, with one-way fares starting at 299 AUD [20] - The promotion includes special fares for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles at 999 AUD, and from Sydney to Santiago at 1599 AUD, following visa-free entry for Australian citizens [20][22]