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Dishing the public dosh to force RBA's hand on rates

With the government unlikely to restrain public spending, the Reserve Bank will have to lift rates in 2026 to keep inflation under control, economists say.

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In Australia’s cost-of-living-crisis, even lawyers are forced to rely on food banks

One in five households earning $91,000 or more experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months, a report has found

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Financial markets now certain the RBA will hike interest rates in 2026

The changed outlook is a result of unwelcome inflation data, but could slow down the hot property market

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Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit

The sharpest rise in household spending in 21 months suggests the economy is continuing to grow in strength, heightening Reserve Bank fears about inflation.

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Panic on 47th Street: Gold Buyers in Tears After Record Prices Suddenly Plunge

Panic hits investors as the record gold price suddenly plunges. Discover why the gold rush ended in tears and what market experts are forecasting for the future.

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Why thousands are queuing for hours in central Sydney to buy gold

Investors are trading out of shares and currencies and into gold – but experts are wary of a correction

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The ‘messy’ trend behind Australia’s rising unemployment is worrying economists

The RBA is holding fire on further rate cuts until it is confident that inflation is easing. But the latest jobs data complicates matters

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Inflation fading but rate cut doubtful at least for now

RBA boss Michele Bullock will face questions from federal MPs on the timing of interest rate decisions ahead of key economic data releases.

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Trade and skills under spotlight in 'promising' talks

The treasurer has sung the praises of the government's long-awaited roundtable after hours of discussions on productivity, trade and technology.

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Upward spending trend unlikely to shift needle on rates

Splurging shoppers are unlikely to dent the chances of an August interest rate cut, with consumer data tipped to deliver an upward spending trend.

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The piece of data that could decide next rate decision

Quarterly inflation data will dominate the economic agenda this week, while dwelling approvals, retail sales and property price figures will also be revealed.

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Servos urged not to price gouge after oil price hike

The consumer watchdog is being urged to make sure motorists aren't ripped off at the bowser after Middle East strikes led to a surge in fuel costs.

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Middle East crisis risks igniting inflation. Here are the markets to watch out for in Australia

Interest rate cuts still likely, experts say, but oil and gold prices are up and the share market is likely to remain volatile

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Labor wants to fix Australia’s housing issues – but there’s little hope for those not already on the ladder

Without genuine reform, experts predict house prices to ‘climb by 6-10% in 2025’ and the gap between homeowners and those locked out of market to widen

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Weary retail recovery has rate cut almost in the bag

All the smoke signals point to an interest rate cut as Australian retail spending continues to grow amid cooling consumer and producer inflation.

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Rate cut on horizon amid fears of more stock turmoil

Donald Trump's latest attack on a pillar of the global economy could renew market stress as Australian homeowners eye a supersized rate cut.

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‘Sell America’: investors are increasingly avoiding the US – here’s what it means for Australian markets

After decades as a safe haven, Donald Trump’s economic upheaval has some traders looking to put their money elsewhere – and countries looking to decouple their economies

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Trump tariff trouble to cast shadow on domestic market

While fresh insight into the Reserve Bank's rate decision is set to be revealed, all economic eyes will continue to be on the fallout from US-imposed tariffs.

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Ten days after ‘liberation day’, many Australians are still wondering: what just happened to global markets?

In a single stroke, Donald Trump undid a century of US trade liberalisation –then, tried to pause it. What changed his mind?

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Calls mount for RBA to intervene with jumbo rate cut

Markets are betting the Reserve Bank will cut rates by 50 basis points at its next meeting as American tariffs batter the global economy.

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What should you do – if anything – about your superannuation amid market volatility?

Don’t panic, ensure you have a diverse strategy for your investments – and beware of scammers, experts say

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Trump’s tariffs could deliver a $27bn blow to Australia – and the cost of a global trade war would be far higher

How other countries retaliate matters hugely for how Australia’s economy weathers the storm of ‘liberation day’, experts say

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Sliding inflation builds hopes of interest rate cut

Another interest rate cut is firmly on the table with analysts expecting the Reserve Bank to seriously consider the move on the back of fresh inflation data.

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Jobs market to hold strong in face of tariff threat

Australia's unemployment rate is expected to stay remarkably low when jobs data is released on Thursday, as the Reserve Bank considers more rate cuts.

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Trump's second honeymoon sets rocky markets scene

Stretched valuations, risk of a US recession and lingering geopolitical issues have set the scene for an unsteady 2025 for global and Australian shares.

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