Australian dollar extends winning streak to ninth week as rate outlook shifts
SYDNEY: The Australian dollar scaled a new three-month peak on Friday, extending a winning streak to nine weeks…
Inflation slows again in July but heightens risk of interest rate hike by RBA
Economists have warned that another interest rate hike by Australia’s central bank is a “live” possibility this year,…
Why the Kiwi and Canadian property bubbles burst and what we can learn
If it’s a glimpse towards a possible future you’re after, it’s always worthwhile taking a peek across the…
RBA live updates: Interest rates on hold as Reserve Bank forecasts paint more upbeat picture
Tue 11 Aug 2026 at 3:25pmTue 11 Aug 2026 at 3:25pm RBA hold provides stability, but economic outlook…
High interest rates are here to stay — but that’s only part of the house price story
We seem to have flipped from worrying about rising house prices to worrying about falling house prices. Well,…
See how the price of everything has changed with inflation
The cost of most everyday items is up. Here’s by how much. Good news: inflation has eased slightly.…
Australia should brace for war impact to get worse, Treasury warns
The economic risks for Australia from the continuation of the Middle East war are increasing, the Treasury has…
Australia’s property market enters downturn as prices fall for first time in three years
Australia’s housing boom has officially entered a downturn for the first time in more than three years, with…
Most Australians don’t understand how interest rates affect inflation, RBA survey finds
The Reserve Bank is concerned that too many Australians have little idea what the central bank is trying…
RBA ‘failed’ to get inflation under control and last year’s interest rates cuts were a ‘mistake’, leading economist says
Last year’s three interest rate cuts were a “mistake” and the Reserve Bank of Australia “failed” to bring…
The mystery of Australia’s missing cash
Cash is used for less than one in five transactions, and yet the appetite for new banknotes is…
RBA asks StanChart pension to review new ex-staff claims
The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) has directed trustees of Standard Chartered Kenya Pension Fund to undertake an independent…