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Rare chance to see Reserve Bank react to inflation data

Rare chance to see Reserve Bank react to inflation data

Stars have aligned for central bank watchers, with the Reserve Bank's top brass set to appear at a Senate hearing as crucial inflation data drops.

Inflation below forecast but still hot in New Zealand

Inflation below forecast but still hot in New Zealand

Inflation below forecast but still hot in New Zealand

Inflation below forecast but still hot in New Zealand

Inflation at 3.7 per cent means all eyes are on the Reserve Bank, which meets next week, to see if it will raise rates a week out from New Zealand's election.

Australians are 'furious' about inflation: RBA deputy

Australians are 'furious' about inflation: RBA deputy

Australians are 'furious' about inflation: RBA deputy

Australians are 'furious' about inflation: RBA deputy

The Reserve Bank's deputy governor Andrew Hauser says Australians are fed up with higher living costs, and want inflation to be brought under control.

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Surprise jobs jump gives RBA room to raise rates

Surprise jobs jump gives RBA room to raise rates

A larger-than expected rise in employment will not ease Reserve Bank fears about inflation as rising oil prices compound cost pressures.

Tasmania economically growing - but so is its debt

Tasmania economically growing - but so is its debt

Tasmania Premier Jeremy Rockliff says Treasury has tipped his state's economic growth to motor ahead in future years.

Australian economy expected to add thousands more jobs

Australian economy expected to add thousands more jobs

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is forecast to post a positive gain in jobs when it publishes new data, as economists mull over sweeping tax changes.

New Zealand economy limps on with lacklustre GDP

New Zealand economy limps on with lacklustre GDP

New Zealand's fledgling economic revival, confirmed by fresh GDP figures, is at risk as supply chain disruptions push up inflation.

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Good news is bad news: GDP growth fuels inflation fears

Good news is bad news: GDP growth fuels inflation fears

Good news is bad news: GDP growth fuels inflation fears

Good news is bad news: GDP growth fuels inflation fears

Australia's economy expanded by 2.6 per cent over 2025, above Reserve Bank forecasts, raising fears of an impending interest rate hike.

Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Fresh economic figures will be scrutinised by the Reserve Bank of Australia as it assesses the nation's economy before a key meeting on interest rates.

'Rise on the horizon': inflation fuels rate hike fears

'Rise on the horizon': inflation fuels rate hike fears

'Rise on the horizon': inflation fuels rate hike fears

'Rise on the horizon': inflation fuels rate hike fears

A small increase in underlying inflation has led to growing expectations the Reserve Bank will lift the cash rate in coming months.

Rate rise pain all but certain after inflation shock

Rate rise pain all but certain after inflation shock

Rate rise pain all but certain after inflation shock

Rate rise pain all but certain after inflation shock

Hotter-than-expected inflation figures have convinced analysts the Reserve Bank will lift rates as soon as next week, heaping pressure on mortgage holders.

Magic number that could decide an interest rate hike

Magic number that could decide an interest rate hike

Magic number that could decide an interest rate hike

Magic number that could decide an interest rate hike

Traders now tip a greater-than-50 per cent chance of an interest rate hike in February, but some pundits are holding out hope for a Reserve Bank reprieve.

IMF warns of AI bubble risk to global growth outlook

IMF warns of AI bubble risk to global growth outlook

IMF warns of AI bubble risk to global growth outlook

IMF warns of AI bubble risk to global growth outlook

Australia is projected to endure drawn-out, above-target inflation, global economic body the International Monetary Fund says.

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

Fewer Australians are expected to seek fresh employment as the market becomes tighter and artificial intelligence technology creates uncertainty.

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New Zealand's GDP rollercoaster continues with Q3 lift

New Zealand enjoyed a much-needed 1.1 per cent boost to GDP in the September quarter, fuelled by tourism, dairy and manufacturing.

Savings found in budget update as blowouts add up

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed billions of dollars in savings as other projects in the budget blow out amid "grave" concerns over its bottom line.

Budget update to reveal Australia's fiscal fortunes

The federal treasurer says he's booked another $20 billion in savings in the budget update, but is keeping mum on whether that means a smaller deficit.

US posts solid jobs data in September, unemployment up

US employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the Labor Department says.

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Wages data could force RBA to turn page on rates cut

Unlikely to receive another rate cut in the next six months, borrowers will at least see the big four banks face parliamentary scrutiny in Canberra this week.

Illicit cigarettes surge clouds modest spending lift

A 0.2 per cent rise in household spending in September would have been twice as strong if not for a fall in legal tobacco sales, according to official figures.

Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike

All four major banks predict mortgage holders will have to wait until 2026 for rate relief after a larger-than expected inflation rise.

'Wild' $2m forecast for nation's priciest house market

It's a great time to own a home but a tough time to buy one, with values rising fast in the regions and every capital.

Million buck benchmark loses sparkle in house value run

One in every three property markets in Australia have a median value of $1m after fresh gains across the country, led by Queensland.

Bank's big rate call after 'ugly' inflation print

A big four bank has pushed back its forecast for the next Reserve Bank rate cut after Australia's headline inflation rate jumped in August.

National economy still stuck in 'productivity malaise'

Despite a modest pick-up in productivity growth and signs private sector employment is recovering, Australia's slump in productivity is far from over.

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