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Albanese and Indonesian governments land fertiliser supply deal for farmers

The federal government has secured access to 250,000 tonnes of extra urea from Indonesia for Australian farmers.

The Conversation · Apr 16

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on next steps in fuel crisis

The war in Iran has become the third major economic crisis in the last 20 years, with fuel prices jumping and inflation once again starting to pick up. Australians are feeling worsening economic pain.

The Conversation · Apr 16

RBA's stagflation nightmare: prices up, confidence down

Consumer and business confidence has taken a dive following the Iran conflict, highlighting the Reserve Bank's dual fears of falling activity and rising prices.

AAP · Apr 14

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World economy counts cost of war as strait closes again

The economic costs of conflict are greater than severe natural disasters and can leave scars that last for a decade, the world's "financial firefighter" says.

AAP · Apr 8

Is Australia headed for a recession? I hope not - but the RBA should be more worried

In backing down on his threats to destroy Iranian civilisation, Donald Trump has lessened concerns of a recession in Australia – at least for now

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8

Banning card surcharges will make paying simpler – but not necessarily cheaper

From October 1, 2026, Australians will no longer pay a fee for debit, prepaid and credit payments using eftpos, Mastercard and Visa cards. The Reserve Bank of Australia estimates the change could save consumers around A$1.6 billion a year.

The Conversation · Apr 1

Jim Chalmers claims removing card surcharges will ease cost-of-living pressures. But will you be better off?

The reforms announced by the Reserve Bank on Tuesday will have ripple effects across the whole payments system, experts say

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31

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The Reserve Bank Just Banned Credit & Debit Card Surcharge Fees, Here’s How It’ll Impact You

Say goodbye to those sneaky added charges!

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 31

Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win

The RBA has binned surcharge fees on debit and credit card transactions, which it says will save punters $1.6 billion - if businesses pass on the savings.

AAP · Mar 30

The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call

Australia's central bank must abandon its narrow path and choose between getting inflation down quickly or keeping unemployment low, economists say.

AAP · Mar 30

Fuel pain to last longer despite tax cut kicking in

Fuel prices won't immediately become cheaper at the bowser as a tax cut comes into effect, and might take weeks to flow through to motorists.

AAP · Mar 30

Top forecaster's dire prediction if Iran war drags on

Australia could enter a recession, with the Reserve Bank raising interest rates a further three times, economists warn as fears of a protracted conflict mount.

AAP · Mar 30

Global group backs cuts, rate rises to curb inflation

Australia's inflation rate will peak higher than previously forecast, as surging oil costs cause consumer prices to increase, a Paris-based policy body says.

AAP · Mar 25

RBA ready to shift up a gear as the neutral rate rises

The Iran war will hurt consumers by pushing up prices and slowing the economy but the Reserve Bank must act to contain inflation expectations, an official says.

AAP · Mar 25

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AAP · Mar 24

Unions urge five per cent pay rise as inflation bites

Employer groups warn a pay rise above inflation for minimum wage earners would only tip more fuel onto the fire as rising petrol prices worry the Reserve Bank.

AAP · Mar 22

Upcoming inflation data to show calm before the storm

February consumer price data to be released on Wednesday will shape the Reserve Bank's thinking on interest rates ahead of a crucial meeting in May.

AAP · Mar 20

Three more rate hikes tipped as prices begin to rise

Construction contractors are already hiking prices due to rising fuel costs, in a sign the US-Israeli war in Iran is contributing to economy-wide inflation.

AAP · Mar 19

RBA frets over severe global shock from Middle East war

Spillover from the Iran war and an uptick in risky lending to first-home buyers could threaten Australia's financial stability, the Reserve Bank warns.

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AAP · Mar 18

Spike in jobless rate unlikely to end RBA hiking cycle

A rise in unemployment and a surge in hiring point to conflicting impulses in Australia's labour market, but conditions remain relatively tight.

AAP · Mar 17

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Fresh modelling shows oil price shocks and soaring prices for other commodities will have a lasting impact on Australia's economy.

The Conversation · Mar 17

RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted official interest rates for the second time this year as it struggles to bring inflation under control, saying inflation is “likely to remain above target for some time”.

AAP · Mar 16

Collateral damage: war threatens to blow up inflation

Domestic pressures were behind the Reserve Bank's decision to hike interest rates, governor Michele Bullock says, although the Iran war will worsen inflation.

AAP · Mar 16

Australian shares drop as Iran war enters third week

Australian shares have fallen at the start of a busy week of global central bank rate decisions, with the Reserve Bank expected to be the only one to hike.

The Conversation · Mar 15

Despite denials, there are signs the RBA does consider house prices in setting rates

As households are squeezed by the cost-of-living crisis, central bank governors such as Jerome Powell in the United States and Michele Bullock in Australia are coming under repeated fire from politicians, pundits and households.

AAP · Mar 15

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

An economic downturn might be needed to bring inflation back to target, economists warn, but the government can help with spending cuts and productivity reform.

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