Aussie economy’s major breakthrough
Australia’s economy might be hitting a turning point on the back of better household spending – but economists are warning more work needs to be done.
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ASX 200 trades flat as Wall Street falls
A smaller tech sector exposure and a strong performance from consumer discretionary stocks saw Australia finish marginally in the red, despite a sell off on Wall Street.
Rate cut in February hangs on this figure
Struggling borrowers could finally get a rate cut in February, with inflation tipped to fall faster than the Reserve Bank has been expecting.
Hopeful sign for struggling businesses
Businesses are reporting overall better conditions at the end of 2024, with retailers benefiting from a big holiday spending boost.
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Reason behind retail boom revealed
Retailers have received a temporary bump during Black Friday sales, official figures show.
Glimmer of hope for Aussie renters
The rental crisis in Australia is finally showing signs of easing, as advertised prices stall for the first time in three years, according to new research.
Andrew Forrest named in Exxon defamation suit
One of Australia’s richest people has been named in a Texas defamation lawsuit filed by an oil and gas giant.
‘Red flags’: Top 5 scams targeting Aussies
From sextortion to cryptocurrency investment scams, here are the fresh ways scammers are trying to get money from Aussies.
ASX hits 4-week high on inflation surprise
Fresh inflation data has given the Australian share market a boost, with trading up on Wednesday.
Fresh hope for Aussies smashed by rates
Australia’s all-important trimmed mean inflation rate continues to fall, renewing hope for an early rate cut, the national figures show.
Fresh rate cut hope in new inflation data
Australia’s all-important trimmed mean inflation rate continues to fall, renewing hope for an early rate cut, the national figures show.
Albo’s fiery defence of public spending
Anthony Albanese has given a fiery defence of Labor’s public spending as fresh inflation figures turned up a surprising result.
ASX rises for fourth straight day
The Aussie market has risen for the fourth straight day and reached a three-week high despite falling commodity prices.
Cost of Aussies’ 2025 grocery shop revealed
Just how much extra Aussie families will pay to put food on the table this year has been revealed as cost-of-living pressures continue to bite.
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