Inflation
Wages slowdown and struggling economy give RBA room to move
Minutes of the Reserve Bank’s most recent meeting suggest inflation pressures are easing faster than expected, in good news for borrowers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
- by Shane Wright
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Opinion
Bills
What’s happened to the cost of living is trickier than you think
While we complain about “the cost of living”, the mugs who elected Donald Trump again were on about “inflation”. Aren’t they the same thing? Maybe, maybe not.
- by Ross Gittins
Editorial
Australian economy
Dismal data a symptom of Labor’s poor economic vision
The recent dismal news on the economy and the enormous blowout in budget deficits represents a Rubicon of sorts.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Interest rates
The Trump shadow hanging over Wall Street’s meltdown
A big change in the Federal Reserve’s thinking triggered a bloodbath on Wall Street that has spread around the world.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Everything you need to know about MYEFO in five charts
Here’s a guide to help you see through the sea of red unveiled by the treasurer.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
Interest rates
Trump set to put an old foe in an uncomfortable position
Donald Trump’s controversial policies set him up for an inevitable clash with old sparring partner Jerome Powell.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Surprise 3.9 per cent unemployment rate erodes rate cut chance
Anthony Albanese is hoping for interest rate cuts before the 2025 election. But a strong jobs market makes a rate cut decision tougher for the RBA.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Opinion
Regulation
Could Trump spark another financial crisis?
Some of Wall Street’s most powerful people are still celebrating the president-elect’s victory, but they should be wary.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Updated
Interest rates
RBA gaining confidence in inflation battle but keeps rates on hold
The Reserve Bank has used its last board meeting of 2024 to keep interest rates steady as economists, and home buyers, look for relief early next year.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Energy price sweetener on cards for Albanese re-election plan
Energy subsidies are due to end in the middle of next year. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has noted that the government had previously found space in the budget to deliver cost-of-living relief and could do so again.
- by Shane Wright
Why it’s the least worst time to buy a home in three years
A closely watched measure of whether it’s a good time to buy a home held at rock bottom levels for a couple of years, but that’s changing.
- by Elizabeth Redman
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