Energy independence? It would reduce the impact of global energy shocks
Last week’s inflation data showed electricity prices have jumped by 37 per cent in the past year. It…
RBA could hike interest rates in early 2026 as banks rewrite forecasts
The economic ground shook on Wednesday after the Bureau of Statistics released its new monthly Consumer Price Index…
‘Get rates up’: EQ Economics’ Warren Hogan delivers major interest rate call after inflation spikes in year to October
The Reserve Bank of Australia has “to get rates up” to stamp out the resurgence of inflation, a…
New monthly inflation data shows jump from 3.6pc in September to 3.8pc in October
Inflation jumped to 3.8 per cent in October, up from 3.6 per cent in September. The largest contributors…
Commonwealth Bank issues stark warning for Australian economy in 2026: ‘Expect more price pressure’
Commonwealth Bank’s chief economist says borrowers should prepare for the potential of rate hikes in the new year.…
Information Technology Leads Selloff; Healthcare Bucks Downward Trend
MT Newswires -Shutterstock The healthcare sector was the only one in the green, gaining just 0.2% at midday…
‘One more’ rate cut on the cards, AMP economist My Bui forecasts, despite unemployment falling to 4.3 per cent in October
The Reserve Bank of Australia has “room for one more” interest rate cut this cycle despite the release…
Australia’s unemployment rate slips to 4.3 per cent
Australia’s unemployment rate declined to 4.3 per cent in October, down from 4.5 per cent in September, in…
IMF economists say inflation targeting hasn’t performed brilliantly in recent years
A new working paper from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has found something fascinating. It says the 2022…
Reserve Bank of Australia holds cash rate on Tuesday in a blow to millions of Aussie mortgage holders hoping for relief
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate on hold at 3.6 per cent and lifted…
Why Michele Bullock is relieved she is keeping rates on hold
If Charles Dickens were around today and contemplating a novel on the state of world affairs, he may…
Shock RBA interest rate cut claim as Big Four banks reveal latest predictions: ‘They weren’t expecting’
The major bank’s expect the RBA will hold interest rates following hotter-than-expected inflation figures this week. (Source: AAP/Yahoo…