Bullock says government spending not sole factor pushing inflation higher as political fight heats up
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has refused to blame the Albanese government’s spending for causing inflation to jump…
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…
RBA’s Hunter: Inflation is likely to be stronger than forecast in Q3
Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter speaking at the Citi Australia & New Zealand Investment…
Australia’s economy in a good place, though risks loom, RBA governor says
By Peter Hobson and Stella Qiu CANBERRA/SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia’s economy is in a good place, its top central…
Australia employment unexpectedly falls in August, jobless rate steady
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian employment unexpectedly fell in August as full-time positions dropped back after a sharp rise…
Home prices keep rising in ‘seller’s market’ as new property listings below average
Australian property prices have pushed higher again in August, as lower interest rates, rising real wages and buyer…
The ‘golden era’ of reform in the 1980s and 90s wasn’t all peachy. It had a dark side
The Albanese government’s economic round table is over. If it inspires the government to pursue wholesale reforms in…
With RBA in their corner, investors are treating shares and property as sure bets — and that’s risky
Asset prices are now regularly soaring to new heights. To be clear, this is not normal. Asset prices,…
Australia jobs rebound in July, unemployment dips in major relief
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian employment rebounded in July as firms took on more full-time workers, data…
Stress to dysmorphia, how cost of living is affecting our mental health
About a third of Australians are financially stressed with women consistently reporting more anxiety about money, according to…
Annual inflation hits 2.1pc in June quarter, down from 2.4pc in March
Inflation eased further in the June quarter, with consumer prices rising at an annual pace of 2.1 per…
International students have not driven rents and inflation higher, RBA says
The rapid growth in international student numbers post-pandemic has not been a major driver of higher rents and…