ASX hits 4-week high on inflation surprise
Fresh inflation data has given the Australian share market a boost, with trading up on Wednesday.
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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.
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Simple act to save $238 on your bills
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Cash relief announced for bushfire victims
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Sliver of hope for Aussie homebuyers
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Building giant in voluntary administration
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Dire warning over national housing crisis
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ASX rises on post Christmas trading
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