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Relief likely as Reserve Bank tipped to hold cash rate

Relief likely as Reserve Bank tipped to hold cash rate

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to leave interest rates on hold for the first time this year despite inflation still being above target levels.

Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside

Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside

Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside

Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside

Changes to research and development tax could force Australian biotech, med tech and health tech companies offshore, according to sector advocates.

Officials bank on economic slump helping tame inflation

Officials bank on economic slump helping tame inflation

Officials bank on economic slump helping tame inflation

Officials bank on economic slump helping tame inflation

Australia is not experiencing stagflation but higher interest rates will help cool the economy and inflation, the nation's top bank official says.

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Rates revelation: why RBA dissenter voted against hike

Rates revelation: why RBA dissenter voted against hike

The lone Reserve Bank board member who voted against lifting the cash rate in May was less concerned about inflation expectations than the bank's economists.

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.

Inflation, growth, rates all hinge on end to conflict

Inflation, growth, rates all hinge on end to conflict

The central bank, which raised interest rates on Tuesday, has released its latest set of quarterly economic forecasts and the news is not great.

Top forecaster's dire prediction if Iran war drags on

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.

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New Zealand economy limps on with lacklustre GDP

New Zealand economy limps on with lacklustre GDP

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.

Complacency risk for economy as tariff wars re-emerge

Complacency risk for economy as tariff wars re-emerge

Complacency risk for economy as tariff wars re-emerge

Complacency risk for economy as tariff wars re-emerge

A deterioration in the job market could spare Australian borrowers interest rate hikes in 2026, an economist says.

Self-interest widening wealth gap between old and young

Self-interest widening wealth gap between old and young

Self-interest widening wealth gap between old and young

Self-interest widening wealth gap between old and young

Bridging the gap in wealth between older and young Australians will require a major recalibration in housing attitudes and policies, a leading economist says.

New Zealand's GDP rollercoaster continues with Q3 lift

New Zealand's GDP rollercoaster continues with Q3 lift

New Zealand's GDP rollercoaster continues with Q3 lift

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.

Plea for spending cuts as banks tip interest rate hikes

Plea for spending cuts as banks tip interest rate hikes

Plea for spending cuts as banks tip interest rate hikes

Plea for spending cuts as banks tip interest rate hikes

Half of Australia's big four banks are tipping the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates at its next meeting as inflation is pushed outside the target zone.

Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

The US central bank has reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.

US posts solid jobs data in September, unemployment up

US posts solid jobs data in September, unemployment up

US posts solid jobs data in September, unemployment up

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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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.

Trump vows to reach a 'fantastic deal' with China's Xi

US President Donald Trump says he's aiming for a breakthrough in planned talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Rate cut hopes dim as power bill shock sparks inflation

Borrowers hoping for a second straight interest rate cut have been dealt a blow after a surge in electricity prices drove inflation unexpectedly higher.

Treasurer mulls making tax fairer for young Australians

Australia's "unfair" tax system has created a situation where retirees can earn the same income as working households, but pay less than half the tax.

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Jigsaw coming together for further interest rate relief

A soft inflation print and surprisingly strong retail sales paint a rosy picture of the Australian economy ahead of a key Reserve Bank rate meeting.

Online shopping rebounds as rate cut talk opens wallets

Australians are spending more online as inflation eases and interest rate cuts seem more likely following a lean period, especially for some home-buyers.

Nation on notice as signs point to growing jobless rate

Australians are being warned about possible further rises in unemployment after a shock jobless rate jump that has strengthened the case to cut interest rates.

Spotlight on inflation as state treasurers come clean

Monthly inflation data and state budget updates are set to dominate the economic agenda and shape the Reserve Bank's next cash rate call.

Homebuyers stand to win as big bank ups rate-cut bet

Westpac's chief economist has added two more rate cuts to her forecast for 2026 with lower immigration expected to drive down rents and inflation.

Businesses and consumers caught between opposing forces

Falling interest rates are not buoying the spirits of households and firms as fast as hoped, as global economic uncertainty keeps a lid on sentiment.

Productivity pickle a top priority for upbeat treasurer

Falling interest rates and Australia's competitive advantages are reasons for optimism, says the treasurer as he sets his sights on improving productivity.

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