FED:Inflation pressures set to expand despite fuel reprieve Annual trimmed mean inflation is tipped to rise despite the easing of fuel prices, as the impacts of the Iran war flow through to the broader economy. AAP · May 26
Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve A cut in the fuel excise caused annual headline inflation to fall, but the underlying impulse for price pressures is still gathering steam. AAP · May 26
Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight Analysts and governments will pore over latest economic data this week for more insight into the devastating impact of soaring fuel prices on the nation. AAP · Apr 6
Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession Borrowers face losing hundreds of dollars a month in higher repayments and rising pump rices will add to the pain, economists warn The Guardian - AU · Mar 17
Signs point to RBA fine tuning, rather than hike spree Softer labour market data and consumer confidence levels reveal an economy coming back towards balance and not in need of major monetary tightening. AAP · Feb 10
Magic number that could decide an interest rate hike Traders now tip a greater-than-50 per cent chance of an interest rate hike in February, but some pundits are holding out hope for a Reserve Bank reprieve. AAP · Jan 22
AAP · Nov 12, 2025 Rate cut hopes evaporate with healthy jobs figures Shares have plunged and the Aussie dollar has soared after surprisingly robust jobs figures showed the economy is running near capacity.
AAP · Nov 9, 2025 Economy heads for first major test since RBA rate hold Australia's volatile unemployment rate is expected to tick back down to 4.4 per cent, which would add little urgency for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates.
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AAP · Apr 3, 2025 Australia records rare US trade surplus on tariff day The treasurer has ordered new modelling into the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs, as Australia boasts a temporary trade surplus with the United States.
AAP · Apr 2, 2025 Soaring rents slow down as tenants pushed to the brink Rents remain at record highs in every capital city despite a slowdown in price growth, says a report that finds low supply leaves landlords with the upper hand.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2025 Australia’s easing inflation rate a boost for mortgage holders eyeing next rate cut – and Labor’s election hopes CPI figures have economists predicting one to three RBA cash rate cuts in 2025 – the question is whether one will occur before federal election
AAP · Nov 12, 2024 Pay growth running faster than price rises Workers have logged another quarter of real wage growth that, thankfully, is not strong enough to push back interest rate cuts.
AAP · Oct 31, 2024 Local shares down to round out worst month since April The ASX200 has finished Thursday down 0.3 per cent to record its biggest monthly drop since April, with supermarkets Woolworths and Coles leading the fall.
AAP · Oct 30, 2024 'People haven't splurged': tax cut spending subdued Australian retailers are finally starting to see a more upbeat consumer, though spending is unlikely to be strong enough to fan the flames of inflation.