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Markets Open Higher as Key Inflation Data Looms
Sydney, 7 January 2026 — Australian shares opened in positive territory on Wednesday morning, regaining ground lost in the previous session as investors await crucial inflation […]
Erratic Donald Trump is dark cloud on horizon for Michele Bullock as RBA considers interest rates
While the domestic economy seems to have stayed on the narrow path out of the inflation crisis, global uncertainty is a thorn in the RBA’s […]
More people are seeking help as Australia’s economy slows down, RBA governor acknowledges
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says she is aware that more people than usual are seeking help from community organisations as Australia’s economy slows down […]
RBA rules out near term rate cuts
Financial markets are still pricing one cut in the official cash rate (OCR) by the end of the year, followed by further reductions next year: […]
Australia’s Wages Remain Elevated, Underlining Price Pressures
Australia’s wage growth remained elevated in the second quarter, reflecting persistent inflation pressures in the economy and supporting the Reserve Bank’s view that interest-rate cuts […]
What the experts are saying about Australia’s winter property outlook for 2024
Pundits are split on whether the market will continue to build on the momentum gained through the start of the year, or whether it will […]
Australian Inflation Rate: RBA ‘Watching’ CPI Risks
May 8: Bank Holds Cash Rate Steady, But Eyeing Inflation Threats In a move that surprised few pundits, the RBA has voted to hold the […]
‘Low tolerance’: RBA governor Michele Bullock delivers blunt inflation warning
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has maintained the central bank has a “low tolerance” for price pressures to stay higher for longer. Hotter-than-expected quarterly inflation […]