Treasurer Jim Chalmers says politics, not spending driving inflation debate among economists
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected claims that government spending has fuelled inflation, saying such criticism was “motivated by…
What could the government do to help battle inflation?
The Reserve Bank’s decision to hike interest rates has brought fresh attention to the question of whether the…
RBA lifts interest rates by 0.25pc as inflation rises
The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, as had been widely forecast. The new…
If the Reserve Bank starts the year with a rate hike you can’t say it didn’t warn us
If you walk away from a central banker unsure whether they are leaning towards hiking or holding interest…
Shock number of Aussies unaware if their savings are sinking while inflation soars, fresh Money.com.au research shows
Soaring inflation is not just hurting millions of Aussies at the checkout, but also with their savings goals.…
Unnecessary interest rate cuts derailed the national housing affordability project
Say what you like about Donald Trump, he says the quiet parts out loud. On Thursday, the day…
February interest rate rise will be ‘bitter pill’ for those struggling with cost of living, advocates say
Any Reserve Bank lift to interest rates could be the added financial pressure that causes more households to…
MAS raises inflation forecasts for 2026, continues to stand pat on monetary policy
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) raised inflation forecasts for 2026 and kept monetary policy unchanged for…
Rate hike pain is on the way for Australian borrowers, but will they be able to tolerate it?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut interest rates three times last year — from 4.35 per cent…
Jim Chalmers has rejected responsibility for high inflation but will have a tough sell if rates rise again
Last February, Jim Chalmers was living out a treasurer’s dream. After a bruising first term dominated by rising…
Inflation hotter than forecast at end of 2025, adding to rate hike expectations
Repayments on mortgages and debts are more likely to increase, after a higher-than-expected Inflation result puts pressure on…
Canadian PM Carney unveils multibillion-dollar push to lower food costs | Inflation News
Carney has been under pressure from the opposition to lower prices of food and other essentials for lower-income…