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Weary retail recovery has rate cut almost in the bag

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.

US wants to start tariff talks with China: state media

US wants to start tariff talks with China: state media

US wants to start tariff talks with China: state media

US wants to start tariff talks with China: state media

A Chinese state media report says the "US has proactively reached out to China" to hold discussions on tariffs.

US economy contracts 0.3 per cent in the first quarter

US economy contracts 0.3 per cent in the first quarter

US economy contracts 0.3 per cent in the first quarter

US economy contracts 0.3 per cent in the first quarter

US economy contracted in first quarter of 2025, the first drop in three years.

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Trump uncertainty set to smash Australian economy

Trump uncertainty set to smash Australian economy

Australia is not following the "bouncing ball" of Donald Trump's daily shifts, the treasurer says, amid predictions of a bigger-than-expected economic hit.

Rate cut on horizon amid fears of more stock turmoil

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.

Canada's old relationship with US 'is over', says PM

Canada's old relationship with US 'is over', says PM

Canada's prime minister says his country's relationship with the United States has changed due to Donald Trump's actions on tariffs.

Sliding inflation builds hopes of interest rate cut

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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Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim

Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim

Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim

Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim

The opposition's claim Labor has added $350 billion in spending omits the impact of inflation, while Labor's response misconstrues the coalition's planned cuts.

Underlying inflation up but good news on housing, rents

Underlying inflation up but good news on housing, rents

Underlying inflation up but good news on housing, rents

Underlying inflation up but good news on housing, rents

Fresh inflation figures should help convince the Reserve Bank to cut rates again in May, despite a slight uptick in underlying price growth, economists say.

Ballooning capital works blamed for budget blowout

Ballooning capital works blamed for budget blowout

Ballooning capital works blamed for budget blowout

Ballooning capital works blamed for budget blowout

A state will be in the red for some years as its government flags swelling infrastructure costs, as the opposition warns of the risk of potential spending cuts.

Australia's bullet-proof jobs market put to the test

Australia's bullet-proof jobs market put to the test

Australia's bullet-proof jobs market put to the test

Australia's bullet-proof jobs market put to the test

Even with restrictive interest rate settings and inflation battering the economy, Australia's labour market has proved surprisingly resilient.

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

The Reserve Bank's interest rate settings are appropriate but the battle against inflation is not yet won, a check-up of Australia's economic health has found.

RBA set to hold rates steady at final meeting of 2024

RBA set to hold rates steady at final meeting of 2024

RBA set to hold rates steady at final meeting of 2024

RBA set to hold rates steady at final meeting of 2024

No change in interest rates is anticipated at the Reserve Bank of Australia's last board meeting of the calendar year.

Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Australia's top central banker reveals why she still hasn't pulled the trigger on interest rate cuts despite similar countries already taking action.

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'Surprise' budget windfalls drying up, economists warn

Australia's budget fortunes are shifting, with Deloitte Access Economics predicting a deeper deficit than predicted in the May budget.

Financial watchdog warns of structural budget problems

Almost one of every $10 raised by the Victorian government is set to be spent paying down debt within four years as interest expenses explode.

'No doubt' inflation is moderating: finance minister

Much is riding on quarterly inflation data out next week as Australia's slow progress by international standards has Labor defending its economic record.

Hey big Spender: teal MP wants consumption tax re-think

The tax system should be made fairer for young people by lowering income tax, reducing concessions and raising consumption taxes, teal MP Allegra Spender says.

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Slow economic growth set to continue into 2025

While there may be a slow uptick in economic growth in the near future, it will remain subdued into the 2025, a survey has predicted.

Stage three tax cut spending spree yet to surface

Fans splashed out on footy finals in an otherwise slow month for consumer spending, which is yet to show a bounce from tax cuts that came into effect in July.

Bigger budget surplus not 'an end in itself'

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a better-than-expected $15.8 billion budget surplus doesn't mean cost-of-living measures have been forgotten.

Retail sales to show economy continues to sputter along

The Australian economy should show further signs of modest growth in upcoming retail trade figures but investors will be more interested in US jobs data.

RBA governor warns rate cuts not on near-term agenda

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates steady and tempered expectations of imminent cuts, warning inflation remains "too high".

Food charity cupboards bare amid cost-of-living crisis

Inflationary pressures are pushing more Australians into food relief queues, with businesses unable to pick up the slack as donations dive.

As Canada cuts rates, RBA doves come home to roost

After hitting inflation hard and early, the Bank of Canada is already cutting rates while their dovish Australian counterparts contemplate another rate hike.

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