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ABC News · May 3, 2022

Guy Sebastian manager break-up 'hostile'

Guy Sebastian's break-up with his ex-manager, who's on trial for allegedly defrauding the singer of nearly $1 million, was acrimonious, a court has been told.

AAP · May 3, 2022

The cost of living is surging, so why will the RBA add to it by raising interest rates?

The Reserve Bank is increasingly likely to start raising interest rates next Tuesday. But why would it add increased interest costs to household budgets at a time when Australians are struggling with a surging cost of living? Michael Janda explains the economics behind it.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Auto scam block to save Aussies $120m

A big four Australian bank will automatically block scam-suspected transactions from overseas, with the system tipped to stop 2000 customers a year being duped.

AAP · Apr 10, 2022

Rising rates will put pressure on default risk

Rising interest rates will be a juggling act for the RBA with debt serviceability

The Canberra Times · Apr 7, 2022

Jobless rate could fall below 4pct soon

The unemployment rate could fall below 4 per cent sooner than forecast in this week's federal budget with the number of job vacancies growing in recent months.

AAP · Mar 30, 2022

Tax rise for low- and middle-income workers possible as LMITO's fate hangs on federal budget

With cost-of-living concerns dogging the government ahead of next week's federal budget and the upcoming election, experts are again questioning whether its tax cuts are directed at those who need them most.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2022

Russia to sell gas in roubles as sanctions bite, ASX turns positive on oil rally

Commodity markets are set to be further disrupted, with Russian President Vladimir Putin saying unfriendly countries such as the US and those in the EU will have to pay for gas in roubles. The ASX edged higher as oil prices rallied.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022

Rising gas prices to bolster Aussie dollar

Rising commodity prices are set to bolster a stronger Australian dollar.

The Canberra Times · Feb 25, 2022

Many consumers expect rate rise this year

The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey found 66 per cent of respondents expect an interest rate rise this year.

AAP · Feb 8, 2022