House prices rise for first quarter of 2026, but ‘widening divergence’ between capital cities paints future picture
Social worker Sam Clark and his partner have accepted that they will have to move away from their…
RBA to remove surcharges on debit, credit cards, card networks including eftpos, Mastercard and Visa
The Reserve Bank of Australia has introduced reforms that will remove surcharges on debit, prepaid and credit cards,…
Labor’s ‘disastrous’ call to lift minimum wage beyond inflation could add to economic ‘spiral’, Marcel Thieliant warns
Labor’s proposal for above inflation pay rises could be “disastrous” for the economy as prices are expected to…
RBA has “seen enough” to back tokenisation in Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia has shifted its stance on tokenisation as its Project Acacia concludes, with the…
Unemployment rate rises to 4.3 per cent, but rate hike fears persist amid inflation concerns
Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.3 per cent in February, up from 4.1 per cent, surprising economists. Economists…
Prolonged Middle East war and AI profitability ‘downgrades’ are major risks for economy, RBA says
The outbreak of war in the Middle East means the Australian economy is now in an environment where…
Why did the RBA raise interest rates? Will higher petrol prices have same effect?
The Reserve Bank hiked interest rates for the second time this year this week, but the closely divided…
Millions of home borrowers face more pain as costs rise at the pump
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‘Driven by public spending’: Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ ‘excuses’ for inflation problem undercut, says Tim Wilson
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is under fire for failing to take responsibility for the inflation problems that prompted the…
Inflation, war, increases Budget pressure – ABC News
Inflation, war, increases Budget pressure ABC NewsRate rise should push PM to make tough choices in May budget The AustralianRecession…
RBA urged to maintain cash rate at 3.85% today
Canstar’s analysis also points to speed in lender pass-through after the previous move, with most lenders passing on…
Will the RBA increase interest rates today?
The market thinks the likelihood of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifting interest rates today is 71…