‘Aligned’: Chalmers fends off rift with RBA
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Albanese government and the Reserve Bank are aligned in the fight against inflation.
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Canberra’s big call on inflation claim
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has acknowledged public spending was partly fuelling inflation, but is downplaying the federal government’s role.
Industry risks collapse as cost crisis bites
With the rising cost of living stretching budgets further than ever, cost-conscious Aussies are cutting back. It’s left one key industry in a battle to survive.
‘Premature’: RBA chief’s grim rates call
In a fresh blow to Aussie homeowners, the Reserve Bank Governor has declared rate cuts are still too far away to think about.
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Chalmers slaps down bosses’ wage call
The Treasurer has hit back at claims minimum wage workers should receive a smaller increase from July due to the stage 3 tax cuts.
‘None’: Horror rates call after tax cuts
Tax cuts designed to put money back in Australians’ pockets could have a flow-on effect for interest rates, experts have warned.
Kochie’s 6 cost-of-living tips for Albo
The former Sunrise host has given Anthony Albanese his tips on delivering timely cost-of-living relief to Aussies doing it tough.
ASX edges higher as miners rally
Buoyed by a rally in material stocks on Wednesday, the Australian share market edged higher to finish in the green.
Reason for ‘aggressive’ drop in interest rates
Aussies are forecast one interest rate cut this year but a more aggressive interest rate easing is looking likely for one big reason.
ASX books three-day winning streak
Buoyed by a rally in health care stocks and a positive lead from Wall Street, the local market climbed for a third straight session – its longest for the year.
Concerning trend for Aussie workers
Employers are set to be handed more power to dictate the terms and conditions of their workforce as a slowdown in jobs growth shakes up the labour market.
Aussie bank slapped with hefty fine
An Aussie bank has been whacked with almost $1m in fines after admitting to providing false representations to customers about their home loans.
IMF drops Aussie interest rates bombshell
The IMF has warned the Albanese government must slash spending and the Reserve Bank should hike rates even further.
ASX snaps five-day losing streak
Led by a rally in tech stocks, the local share market finished in the green for the first time in five days, but closed out the week 1 per cent lower.
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