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Movie-goers, bargain hunters boost discretionary spend

Australians spent more on new cars, movie tickets and discounted clothes and household goods in the month leading up to the Christmas period.

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Don’t panic – despite the headlines, the Aussie dollar isn’t crashing

While our currency is lower than it’s been for a while, there is no sense of a crash. The RBA’s focus should be on the domestic economy and rate cuts

The Guardian - AU

Black Friday spurs spending but full figures fall short

Consumer spending is past its weakest point but still subdued, despite a spike in activity from annual promotions in November.

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Early rate-cut hopes alive as core inflation eases

Hopes of a February interest rate cut have been rekindled as core inflation subsides, though the strong jobs market might prove a roadblock.

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Inflation, retail sales kick off 2025 economic calendar

The new year is off to a big start on the economic front with new inflation and retail sales figures due to be released.

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Why is the Australian dollar falling – and what does it mean for interest rates, travel and the economy?

Trump’s higher tariffs and any resulting weakness in China would keep the Aussie under pressure, economists warn

The Guardian - AU

Rate cuts on horizon in mixed 2025 for the economy

Borrowers can expect cashflow relief from interest rate cuts in 2025, yet a further deterioration in the jobs market will also start to be felt.

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Eyes on the poll: five themes that will mark Australia’s politics in an election year

As Albanese rushes to regain his mojo in the face of a sliding approval rating and the world prepares for Trump 2.0, what can voters expect?

The Guardian - AU

Upturn or uncertainty: decoding Australia’s 2024 economy and what it means for you next year

Despite jobs growing and interest rates tipped to drop, a variety of factors mean the economy could be tested soon

The Guardian - AU

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

The Reserve Bank's interest rate settings are appropriate but the battle against inflation is not yet won, a check-up of Australia's economic health has found.

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Watching for doves in Reserve Bank's Christmas reveal

A dovish tilt was detected in the Reserve Bank's last post-meeting comments, so traders will hope for more traces of an upcoming rate cut in its board minutes.

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Five things Myefo tells us about the state of the Australian economy

The economy’s rebound won’t be as strong as anticipated and more government rebates seem to be pencilled for the coming year

The Guardian - AU

Chalmers unveils new look Reserve Bank, with women in the majority on both its boards

A person with long experience in the financial services sector, Marnie Baker, and a distinguished academic economist, Renée Fry-McKibbin, have been appointed to serve on the Reserve Bank’s new monetary policy board:

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Jim Chalmers reveals two appointments to Reserve Bank’s new board tasked with setting interest rates

Renée Fry-McKibbin and Marnie Baker will sit on the RBA’s new board, which follows the government’s reform of the central bank

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The women who could soon influence your mortgage

Two new faces will serve on the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-setting board, with the government defying calls from the coalition for continuity.

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Mining export slump puts federal budget in the doldrums

Economic headwinds from China has sparked a major downgrade to Australia's budget position, limiting the government's ability to support struggling households.

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How China uncertainty could push back RBA rate cut

Unexpected jobs figures have diminished hopes of an interest rate cut in February but favourable inflation data could put lower mortgage costs back on the menu.

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Early rates cut all but dashed as unemployment dips

Australia's unemployment rate has unexpectedly fallen to 3.9 per cent, bolstering the argument for the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep rates on hold.

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Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come has visited the RBA deputy, revealing little chance of the global economy plunging into another Depression.

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Interest rate relief edges closer as RBA changes tune

Australia's central bank is sounding more confident it can beat inflation in welcome signs for mortgage-holders, home-buyers and the federal government.

The Guardian - AU

Michele Bullock’s ‘wild ride’ at the RBA could spell trouble for Labor if interest rate cuts aren’t on the way

Growth has slowed but employment is up – could the new year bring mortgage repayment relief?

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Dutton under fire over First Nations flags pledge; no RBA rate cut; and the murky waters of Facebook Marketplace

Opposition leader criticised over record on Indigenous issues and accused of ‘partisan games’ after Melbourne synagogue arson attack

The Guardian - AU

Hopes for a future rate cut improve but RBA leaves interest rates on hold for now

Reserve Bank leaves cash rate at 4.35% for ninth consecutive meeting

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Australian shares slip as banks count cost, miners gain

The ASX200 finished down a third of a per cent, despite the mining sector posting its best performance in more than two years.

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Rates stay on hold and hope for February cut revived

Long-awaited mortgage relief looks closer as the central bank takes another interest rate hike off the table and lays the groundwork for future cuts.

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