Economy

The chances of the Official Cash Rate (OCR) being increased this year “rose significantly” as annual inflation hit…

67 of 79 (~85%) of economists said rates would remain unchanged through 2026All 83 economists expect no change…

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — During the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, Sumsub, a global leader in…

Good morning. The annual gathering of political and business leaders in Davos opened against a backdrop of war,…

China is expected to lower its 2026 growth target, signalling tolerance for slower expansion amid global and domestic…

This is my fourteenth year of working from home. I brew my coffee, and when I need a…

After stonkingly strong December jobs data, which blew the Reserve Bank of Australia’s forecasts out of the water,…

A rate hike in February could cause “huge financial losses” for many Australians as a 0.25 per cent…

Japan’s flash PMI data point to a strong start to 2026, with growth broadening beyond services into manufacturing.…

Japan’s inflation cooled in December but remained well above target, keeping expectations of further BOJ tightening alive. Summary:…

13:25 January 23 2026 Share article Share Key insights from the week that was. The December Labour Force…

Construction costs are soaring to skyscraper-like heights. A February rate hike is a live option for the RBA’s…

OCR increase in 2026 ‘likelier than not’