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Ham over fist, supermarkets face a grilling over prices

Ham over fist, supermarkets face a grilling over prices

Christmas ham has become a political issue with a minister urging supermarkets to freeze its prices as the major chains face an inquiry into price gouging.

Photo finish looms for Melbourne Cup interest rate call

Photo finish looms for Melbourne Cup interest rate call

Photo finish looms for Melbourne Cup interest rate call

Photo finish looms for Melbourne Cup interest rate call

Australian borrowers could be hit with another interest rate hike at a closely run Melbourne Cup Day cash rate call.

Price-setting 'missing' in the inflation story: Fels

Price-setting 'missing' in the inflation story: Fels

Price-setting 'missing' in the inflation story: Fels

Price-setting 'missing' in the inflation story: Fels

Former competition watchdog chair Allan Fels is scrutinising the connection between corporate price setting and profits and current high inflation.

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Cost of living crisis a double whammy as poor pay more

Cost of living crisis a double whammy as poor pay more

Australians on lower incomes often pay more for the same basic essentials due to being less able to shop around or buy in bulk, a new report has found.

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Net-zero emission targets may ramp up the price of plane tickets as airlines face accusations of wasting capacity, putting an artificial cap on demand.

Gas executives urge supply boost for bill relief

Gas executives urge supply boost for bill relief

Resource companies have told a Senate inquiry a lack of new supply for gas was a factor in rising energy prices.

Cooling inflation could keep interest rates on ice

Cooling inflation could keep interest rates on ice

A solid slowdown in the inflation rate could be enough to convince the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold for a second consecutive month.

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Tenants whacked with biggest rent hike in 35 years

Tenants whacked with biggest rent hike in 35 years

Tenants whacked with biggest rent hike in 35 years

Tenants whacked with biggest rent hike in 35 years

The rental market is recording solid price increases as demand for housing outstrips supply in most parts of Australia.

'Unprecedented' demand for meals, federal inquiry told

'Unprecedented' demand for meals, federal inquiry told

'Unprecedented' demand for meals, federal inquiry told

'Unprecedented' demand for meals, federal inquiry told

A Senate inquiry examining cost of living pressures has been told some charities are experiencing an unprecedented demand for meals.

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