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Australians are tied to the AI boom, like it or not

Australians are tied to the AI boom, like it or not

A 30 per cent fall in the price of artificial intelligence-related shares could result in a significant fall in household wealth.

Losing trust will make tackling inflation harder: RBA

Losing trust will make tackling inflation harder: RBA

Losing trust will make tackling inflation harder: RBA

Losing trust will make tackling inflation harder: RBA

Trust in the Reserve Bank has remained surprisingly stable despite Australia's inflation woes, but the bank is wary of losing public faith in its abilities.

Greens chief scolds senator for defence on social media

Greens chief scolds senator for defence on social media

Greens chief scolds senator for defence on social media

Greens chief scolds senator for defence on social media

David Shoebridge says taking to social media is 'not the way' to handle allegations and is vowing to let the investigation run without further interference.

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Hard choices ahead for Reserve Bank: deputy governor

Hard choices ahead for Reserve Bank: deputy governor

Australia's low unemployment rate has been a great success, a top Reserve Bank official says, but it might need to go higher to get stubborn inflation down.

Higher for longer: why low rates are relics of the past

Higher for longer: why low rates are relics of the past

There's growing evidence that interest rates are becoming less effective at slowing demand, meaning central banks have to lift rates further to ease inflation.

Maritime surveillance company lists on stock exchange

Maritime surveillance company lists on stock exchange

A defence technology firm using artificial intelligence to monitor the oceans for military threats and illegal activity has listed on the ASX.

Slumping bank stocks weigh on Australian shares

Slumping bank stocks weigh on Australian shares

High interest rates, stubborn oil prices and a tough lending environment are weighing on bank earnings, spooking cautious investors.

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Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak 'fair way off'

Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak 'fair way off'

Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak 'fair way off'

Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak 'fair way off'

Renters and home-owners are likely to be in pain for some time yet as a fight picks up over whether tenants should be protected by caps.

Big bank rejects push to end financing of land clearing

Big bank rejects push to end financing of land clearing

Big bank rejects push to end financing of land clearing

Big bank rejects push to end financing of land clearing

Commonwealth Bank shareholders have firmly rejected an attempt by conservationists to get the company to end the financing of deforestation.

Gender equality moving backwards for female executives

Gender equality moving backwards for female executives

Gender equality moving backwards for female executives

Gender equality moving backwards for female executives

Women are facing growing opposition to gender equality within Australia's largest companies, as the number of female executives declines.

Big bank, real estate site in lockstep on house prices

Big bank, real estate site in lockstep on house prices

Big bank, real estate site in lockstep on house prices

Big bank, real estate site in lockstep on house prices

The head of a major property listings website sees continued weakness in the residential market, with prices likely to continue to fall in the coming months.

Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers

Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers

Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers

Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers

Three-quarters of Australians are willing to cut back on their discretionary spending to afford a home, new data reveals, but there is a catch.

Shares waver as interest rate fears loom over markets

Shares waver as interest rate fears loom over markets

Shares waver as interest rate fears loom over markets

Shares waver as interest rate fears loom over markets

Upswings in financials and energy stocks have helped offset a mostly weak session for local stocks, as market headwinds continue to pummel investor confidence.

AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

Data centre and artificial intelligence leaders have been told Australia risks missing a "fourth industrial revolution" if it cannot allay public concerns.

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Surprise GDP data 'final green light' for rate hike

Data centre investment and electric vehicle purchases are making it harder for the Reserve Bank to get inflation down as the likelihood of a rate rise firms.

Click, click, boom: AI mania and war trigger rate fears

Insatiable demand for computing power has pushed up prices for technology products, driving up imported inflation to Australia, a Reserve Bank official says.

Super members to get more advice in financial shake-up

The financial advice sector will undergo a major overhaul in an effort to thwart "bad actors" attracted to Australia’s huge pool of retirement savings.

Widow tax loophole fixed in parliament after NDIS deal

Late-stage changes to the so-called widow's tax will become law following a deal struck between Labor and the coalition.

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AI boom, productivity malaise making RBA's job harder

Investment in AI is supporting demand in the economy at a time when the Reserve Bank wants it to cool, but the housing downturn should help get inflation down.

Pinnacle weathers global shocks to boost profits

A sluggish Australian market performance won't take the shine off a successful tilt overseas delivering surging profits to a local investment firm.

Shoddy bank record-keeping hits savers as scammers lurk

Many Australian banks are flying blind when customers ask them to confirm the details of mortgage offset accounts, leaving thousands of borrowers at risk.

How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low

Increased knowledge and trust in the Reserve Bank correlates with lower expectations of inflation, which has implications for setting interest rates.

Origin to pay refunds over misleading power plans

Origin Energy is facing accusations of duping power plan customers with promises of permanent savings and has committed to compensating those affected.

Investment titan sorry for 'shocker' multi-car crash

An investment fund's Australian leader admits he drank alcohol before causing a multi-car pile-up described as an "absolute shocker".

Coalition blames tax reform for social cohesion decline

Measures to scrap negative gearing and pare back capital gains discounts have passed parliament despite strong resistance.

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