Cash
Cash will remain king in the supermarket – but not at the bottle-o
The government is mandating cash for essential services across the country. Supermarkets and petrol stations are in – but bottle shops and cafes are out.
- by Shane Wright
Latest
Flurry of mass casualty attacks in China causes alarm
There have been at least nine mass killings and attacks in China in 2024 – three more than in the entire previous decade.
- by Casey Hall
Everything I learnt by giving up my card and using only cash for a week
According to the government, physical currency isn’t going anywhere. But just how easy is it to give up tap-and-go?
- by Angus Delaney
Editorial
Cash economy
Cash is no longer king, but it pays to keep it around
Few among us would not have felt the sting of a surcharge for using debit and credit cards, but the cost of banknotes and coins is a real and growing concern.
- The Herald's View
Shops to be forced to accept cash for basic supplies and services
The use of physical currency has plummeted in recent years, but Australians will still be able to use it to buy essential items into the future.
- by James Massola and Shane Wright
Afterpay billionaires say Australia is well on its way to a cashless future
Nick Molnar and Anthony Eisen built an empire by detecting and responding to major shifts in financial behaviour. So their views on the immediate future carry weight.
- by Clancy Yeates
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Global economy hangs in balance as investors brace for election result
Inflation and where it goes next is the No.1 issue for global markets as counting continues in the US election.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Opinion
Australia could be cash-free in five years. Here’s how to prepare
Despite our swift move away from the folding stuff, we’re not doing enough to help older generations embrace digital payments, nor are we building the infrastructure needed.
- by Bec Wilson
Reserve Bank’s COVID losses hit $51 billion – and keep growing
The Reserve Bank is facing a sea of red ink that will affect its operation and the federal budget bottom line for years.
- by Shane Wright
See the spending changes in your area as cash-strapped Melburnians ditch dining out and movies
People are increasingly staying at home rather than eating out, going to the cinema or playing golf. Use our interactive maps to view the trend in your area.
- by Gemma Grant
The $6 trillion gamble the RBA isn’t willing to take
The Reserve Bank has ruled out creating its own digital currency, partly over fears it could undermine the nation’s entire banking system.
- by Shane Wright
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