Banks and supermarkets drag Australian shares lower The ASX200 suffered its seventh losing session in 10 days, with Coles and ANZ suffering their worst day in months. AAP · Jul 1
Oil climbs following renewed US, Iran strikes in Middle East Oil prices saw an uptick as renewed US-Iran tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite reports of a potential de-escalation and renewed talks, analysts caution that a full recovery of Gulf oil supply could take months due to lingering issues. Saudi Aramco has resumed… The Economic Times · Jun 29
Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices gain after renewed US-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruption Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices increased after renewed attacks involving the United States and Iran raised concerns over energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures and US WTI crude moved higher… The Economic Times · Jun 29
Great Place To Work® Announces Best Workplaces™ in the Philippines IT-BPM Industry 2026, representing the voices of 679,116 employees across 30 organizations. MANILA, Philippines, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZ, the global authority on workplace culture, today announced the Best Workplaces in the Philippines Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) Industry for 2026. This year, for the first time, the list introduces size-based categories, giving… AAP · Jun 11
Big bank changes RBA rate call as cost pressures ease Slowing economic activity and softer price growth could convince the Reserve Bank to keep rates on hold, with inflation pressures weaker than initially feared. AAP · Jun 9
Personal loans booming as cost of living drives Australians to borrow record amounts National debt helpline calls have increased alongside growth in new personal loans, which charged an average 9% interest in March The Guardian - AU · Jun 6
India bonds slip ahead of RBI policy as war risks lift oil The Reserve Bank of India will announce its rate decision on Friday, with markets largely pricing in a pause even as Standard Chartered, Capital Economics, ANZ, MUFG and OCBC call for a 25-basis-point hike. The Economic Times · Jun 1
Temporary fall in inflation won't ease RBA fears A short-lived reduction in the fuel excise has provided some momentary price relief but inflation will only worsen without a resolution to supply blockages. AAP · May 24
Aussie shares rebound after Trump postpones new attack The ASX rose 1.2 per cent in its best day of gains since May 6 after Donald Trump said he was scrapping plans for another attack on Iran. AAP · May 19
Australia’s property investor borrowing rises at fastest rate in a decade – despite interest rate rises Owner-occupier mortgage growth slowed under growing costs while investor loans grew by $42bn in the year to March, a 9.6% increase The Guardian - AU · May 4
Australian shares snap eight-session run of losses The ASX has ended the week on a positive note, buoyed by strong US earnings despite ongoing uncertainty over the Gulf energy crisis. AAP · May 1
Australia will avoid recession, despite global jitters One of the big four banks has delivered encouraging news about Australia's chances of avoiding a recession, which could still emerge in the global economy. AAP · Apr 30
Too good to be true: criminal groups target money mules Criminal groups are recruiting university students and the unemployed as money mules to launder money and the proceeds from scams. AAP · Apr 29
Banks to reveal how Iran conflict has affected earnings Investors will be watching the banks' provisions for bad debts when ANZ, NAB and Westpac report their half-year earnings in the coming days. AAP · Apr 28
AAP · Apr 28 Worse to come as oil crisis adds fuel to rate-pain fire A rate hike in May is forecast by analysts after the Iran oil shock pushed the annual headline inflation level to the highest point in almost three years.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26 Australian growth forecasts slashed as global economy faces inflation spike OECD says the Middle East war will test the world’s resilience with Australia expected to suffer from higher rates and inflation
AAP · Mar 24 Confidence tanks as fuel spike flows to building costs Housing Minister Clare O'Neil has brought together leaders from the construction industry as they grapple with skyrocketing materials costs.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17 ‘If we have to change tack, we will’: RBA hikes rates but not aiming to put Australia into recession, Bullock says Reserve Bank of Australia’s second consecutive increase lifts cash rate target to 4.1%, back to where it was in February last year
AAP · Mar 12 Big four banks predict three consecutive RBA rate hikes The Middle East conflict could prompt the Aussie dollar to plummet and the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates to 15-year highs in 2026, analysts say.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12 Australia relaxes petrol standards for 60 days as NSW premier warns of fuel shortage at hospitals Chris Minns says ‘no need for panic buying’ as state government considers emergency supplies and impact on critical services
AAP · Feb 12 Aussie shares pare early gains to fade from record Strong buying in big banks, mega miners and utilities giants has pushed the ASX to within 10 points of record highs, but smaller caps have been left wanting.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 6 Australian banks passed interest rate hikes on to mortgage holders – so why haven’t they done so for savings accounts? There’s an obvious reason for the delay. But the banks still need to compete on savings rates to finance their operations
AAP · Jan 29 Delayed pay? You're not the only one hit by RBA glitch A technical issue at Australia's central bank has forced employees to wait hours for pay and created delays for those hoping to settle on properties.
AAP · Dec 23, 2025 Shoppers tipped to splash cash in Boxing Day spree Budget-conscious buying is expected drive big Boxing Day sales as savvy shoppers splurge for the year ahead, helping retailers clear shelves and boost cashflow.
AAP · Dec 19, 2025 'Unconscionable': major bank's record fine bumped up ANZ has been fined $250 million for widespread misconduct and systemic failures that impacted the federal government, taxpayers and thousands of customers.