ASX surges back to form in 2025
The ASX 200 had a strong opening trading day for 2025, led by growth in the energy, materials and property sectors.
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Key thing cash-strapped Aussies ditching
As mounting cost of living pressures put more strain on budgets, cash-strapped Aussies are cutting back on little luxuries just to save a bit more.
Aussie dollar falls to Covid low
The Australian dollar has fallen to a near-five-year low that is the worst seen since Covid.
Can’t blame young Aussies for fleeing country
Aussies are making the difficult choice of leaving, as high house prices see them look for cheaper alternatives overseas.
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Virgin, Qatar drop huge sale for Aussies
The holiday season has started early for Australians, who now have more options for international travel after two major airlines joined forces.
RBA’s excuse for rate forecast fails
The RBA has defended the economic forecasting it does to help the board when it considers changes to the cash rate, admitting the predictions are likely wrong.
‘Should pay’: Albo’s tech company ultimatum
Tech giants will face hefty penalties if they don’t pay Australian media companies for news under a revised media bargaining code – with the Prime Minister saying they “should pay for journalism”.
Big bank’s surprise call on cost of living
Westpac says the peak of the cost of living crisis could be behind us with the number of Aussies needing the bank’s help to pay their loans falling.
Bumper Black Friday sales revealed
The 2024 Black Friday sales could be the biggest ever, early data from the big four banks and major retailers suggests.
ASX falls on surprising jobs figures
The ASX has fallen to a three-week low on Thursday as markets digested better than expected unemployment figures.
Biggest sign yet of turning point in economy
The men who hold the purse strings at Australia’s biggest businesses say the economy is improving and are the most optimistic about the future since Covid.
New figure that dashes hopes of rate cut
Mortgage holders hoping for a rate cut may have to wait until May after these surprising figures were released on Thursday.
Perfect storm punishes Aussie dollar
The Aussie dollar traded at a 13-month low on Thursday morning as investors are cautious about Australia’s economic future.
RBA’s major Trump call after tariff spree
The Reserve Bank has made a major call on the potential impact of Donald Trump’s second presidency on the Australian economy.
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