Rate hike ‘warranted’ in inflation fight
The major financial agency has backed the RBA’s interest rate policy, but warned more rises would be warranted in the fight against inflation.
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Rate hike ‘warranted’ in inflation fight
The major financial agency has backed the RBA’s interest rate policy, but warned more rises would be warranted in the fight against inflation.
Aussie finance sector’s big AI move
An industry-first agreement will look to protect one Australian fund’s workers in the age of ChatGPT with a new “gold standard”.
Surprising retirement reality for Gen Z Aussies
Millennials and Gen Z Aussies might be locked out of housing, but in one area of economic life they are in prime position.
Aussie shares slip as Middle East mushrooms
The Australian sharemarket slipped on Wednesday as investors braced for a broader war in the Middle East.
Aussie shares retreat on mining pullback
The Australian sharemarket retreated from record highs on Tuesday on a sharp sell-off in the mining sector.
Aussie shares hit new high on iron ore boom
The Australian sharemarket notched a fresh record high on Monday on the back of a mammoth rally in iron ore prices.
Chalmers’ relief after China’s big move
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a major move by China could be a game changer for a key sector of Australia’s economy.
No new help for households after big surplus
The Albanese government is celebrating its budget surplus, but it’s still unclear when household budgets will get some reprieve.
No new help for households after big surplus
The Albanese government is celebrating its budget surplus, but it’s still unclear when household budgets will get some reprieve.
‘Back-to-back’: Jim’s big budget brag
Labor is set to reveal a budget first since the 2007-08, confirming a back-to-back budget surplus that exceeded May forecasts by $6.5bn.
‘Back-to-back’: Jim’s big budget brag
Labor is set to reveal a budget first since the 2007-08, confirming a back-to-back budget surplus that exceeded May forecasts by $6.5bn.
Aussie shares snap three-day losing streak
The Australian sharemarket snapped a three-day losing streak on Thursday in a frothy rebound propelled by consumer stocks.
Green shoots ahead for Aussie economy: OECD
The OECD says the world economy is “turning a corner” on inflation and offers a bullish read on Australia’s outlook for 2025.
Green shoots ahead for Aussie economy: OECD
The OECD says the world economy is “turning a corner” on inflation and offers a bullish read on Australia’s outlook for 2025.
Aussie shares dip lower on big bank fall
The Aussie sharemarket dipped lower on Wednesday as bank stocks tumbled.
RBA’s grim warning on rates, inflation
The Reserve Bank is sticking to its guns not to cut the official cash rate while inflation remains too high, despite growing pressure to do so.
RBA’s grim warning on rates, inflation
The Reserve Bank is sticking to its guns not to cut the official cash rate while inflation remains too high, despite growing pressure to do so.
Aussie shares dip on hawkish Bullock
The sharemarket dipped lower on Tuesday as the RBA delivered some hawkish rhetoric on interest rates, even as the miners boomed on fresh Chinese support.
Aussie shares pull back from record high
The Australian sharemarket tumbled on Monday as supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths retreated on the ACCC’s bombshell legal move.
New work trend taking off in Australia
More and more Australians are taking on multiple jobs to keep their heads above the water, but the issue runs deeper than just cost of living.
Aussies react to massive interest rate cut
The world’s biggest economy has just cut interest rates by a “jumbo” 50 basis points. Here’s what that means for Australia.
‘Jumbo’ Fed cut boosts Aussie shares
The Australian sharemarket booked a fresh record high on Thursday as investors celebrated the US Fed’s “jumbo” rate cut.
Aussie shares flat before pivotal Fed moment
The local sharemarket traded flat on Wednesday as investors moved cautiously before Thursday morning’s pivotal Fed rate cut decision and the release of key jobs data.
Aussie shares hit fresh record on Fed fever
The rate cut rally in Australian shares continued on Tuesday, with the local bourse hitting fresh highs once again as it booked a fourth consecutive session in the green.
Aussie shares leap higher in rebound rally
The Australian sharemarket notched a powerful rebound rally on Tuesday on the back of iron ore and oil price rises and a surge in banking behemoth Commonwealth Bank.
ASX slumps on iron ore, energy woes
The Australian sharemarket fell sharply in a ‘punchy session’ to start the week, dragged down by a selloff in the energy and materials sectors.
Group getting $3k tax cut revealed
Jim Chalmers has amped up his tax cut sell, revealing the group of Aussies expected to pocket an average of $3000 amid renewed concerns on the inflation fight.
ASX gains to close out positive week
Australian equities rose modestly on Friday to cap off a positive week buoyed by Wall St gains.
ASX drifts lower on China woes
Wall St hit fresh highs overnight but it wasn’t enough to lift Aussie equities, with the ASX200 drifting lower on extended weakness in China.
Major bank’s warning on rate cut risk
One major Aussie bank has made a major call on when the next rate cut will kick in – and it’s not all good news.
All the changes coming next month
From tax to minimum wage, the financial landscape for Australians will change dramatically from July 1. Here’s what’s coming.
Aussie state people are flocking to
A massive net overseas migration number has pushed Australia’s population to 27 million in the latest population figures from the ABS.
ANZ makes horror 2025 rates prediction
A major Australian bank has issued a grim warning on where rates are heading, with the next cut not predicted until 2025.
Millions of Aussies set for pay rise
Australia’s workplace umpire has revealed its reasons for increasing the minimum wage for 2.6m workers by another 3.75 per cent.
ASX snaps losing streak in broad rebound
Aussie shares shrugged off a grim night on Wall St to end a three-day losing streak and finish the week with a broadbased rebound.
More bad news for the housing crisis
With the commencement of the Albanese government’s 1.2 million homes target less than one month away, housing approvals continued to disappoint.
ASX falls on Wall St worries, BHP tumble
The Australian sharemarket fell for its third straight session on Thursday, dragged down by Wall St, inflation fears and a tumble at BHP.
‘Still strength’ in inflation, RBA warns
The central bank has issued a note of caution following the release of firmer-than-expected inflation figures.
Aussie shares slump on CPI shock
Australian shares slumped on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected CPI numbers renewed inflation fears and narrowed the likelihood of rate cuts this year.
‘Everyone wins’: Surprise company tax call
Labor’s Industry Minister is advocating for a cut in corporate taxes to help companies have the capital to invest in the future.
Aussie shares rebound in broadbased rally
Ten of 11 industry sectors ended in the green on Monday in a rebound ahead of crucial retail and inflation data.
Taylor sinks deeper into migration mess
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor appears to have contradicted his own party’s proposed cuts to the net migration intake, after indicating a completely different figure to one proposed just days ago.
‘Vampires’ costing Aussie homes hundreds
Aussie households are being ripped off at an astonishing rate by energy “vampires” that rack up charges on household power bills even when turned off.
‘Shambolic’: Coalition muddies migration
While attempting to lay out the Coalition’s economic credentials, shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor confused the opposition’s cut-through line on migration.
Major bank’s call on pending tax cut
One major Aussie bank has made a huge call about how people will use their tax cut cash boost in the coming months, warning not to expect a shopping spree.
Woolies boss’ big call on monster profits
The man leading Australia’s largest supermarket has defended his company’s profits, but also made a big call on helping struggling Aussies.
Gina’s controversial solution to housing crisis
Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart has offered some advice for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he struggles to secure a budget bounce.
‘Failed budget’: Dutton digs in on migration
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed in his plan to overhaul Australia’s migration intake to help end the housing crisis.
‘One click’ to save Aussies hundreds
Energy retailers will be forced to help customers pay less for their electricity.
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