The US share market took a significant drop last Friday, and experts are unpacking the possible factors behind this.

Softer US retail sales, weaker consumer sentiment data and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the oil prices are likely factors behind the drop.

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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The US share market took a significant drop last Friday, and experts are unpacking the possible factors behind this.
Softer US retail sales, weaker consumer sentiment data and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the oil prices are likely factors behind the drop.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the US share markets dropping last week

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed the UK will provide 'defensive' military support to Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in additional military support in response to the ongoing attacks the country has faced from the Houthis in Yemen. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady says this move will likely do well with other nations as Burnham heads to the UN.

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed the UK will provide 'defensive' military support to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in additional military support in response to the ongoing attacks the country has faced from the Houthis in Yemen.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this move will likely do well with other nations as Burnham heads to the UN.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK providing Saudi Arabia with extra military support

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Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank is set to make their next announcement about the OCR in the coming days - and speculation indicates it will go up again.

Australia's official cash rate is currently at 4.35 percent, but the RBA will be putting it up at least one more time this year, according to one expert.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlined his predictions further.

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Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank is set to make their next announcement about the OCR in the coming days - and speculation indicates it will go up again.
Australia's official cash rate is currently at 4.35 percent, but the RBA will be putting it up at least one more time this year, according to one expert.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlined his predictions further.
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the RBA is set to lift the OCR again

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The growth of weight-loss drugs is leading to an increase of global demand for fish.

Reports indicate the rise of GLP-1 treatments is encouraging people to seek out more nutrient-dense food - and that's good news for New Zealand's open ocean fish farmers.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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The growth of weight-loss drugs is leading to an increase of global demand for fish.
Reports indicate the rise of GLP-1 treatments is encouraging people to seek out more nutrient-dense food - and that's good news for New Zealand's open ocean fish farmers.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on weight loss drugs boosting demand for fish

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the US share markets dropping last week

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