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House values break ceiling in almost half of suburbs

House values break ceiling in almost half of suburbs

An upswing in home values has broadly eased, but almost 45 per cent of Australian suburbs are at record-high dwelling values after sustained growth.

Shock inflation drop boosts rate-cut hopes

Shock inflation drop boosts rate-cut hopes

Shock inflation drop boosts rate-cut hopes

Shock inflation drop boosts rate-cut hopes

Inflation levels have fallen to 2.1 per cent in the year to May, defying market predictions and increasing the odds the Reserve Bank will reduce interest rates.

Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut

Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut

Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut

Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut

Headline inflation has held steady but came in hotter than economists expected in the year to April. Whether it's a blip or something else remains to be seen.

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Belief firms in rate relief as inflation takes breather

Belief firms in rate relief as inflation takes breather

Markets and economists widely tip a February interest rate cut after underlying inflation came in below expectations for the December quarter.

Early rate-cut hopes alive as core inflation eases

Early rate-cut hopes alive as core inflation eases

Hopes of a February interest rate cut have been rekindled as core inflation subsides, though the strong jobs market might prove a roadblock.

Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come has visited the RBA deputy, revealing little chance of the global economy plunging into another Depression.

State-owned toll body to hit the road amid price rises

State-owned toll body to hit the road amid price rises

An independent tribunal and ombudsman will be established to monitor Sydney's toll road network, with powers to investigate and make binding recommendations.

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Labour shortages still 'number one' concern: RBA

Labour shortages still 'number one' concern: RBA

Labour shortages still 'number one' concern: RBA

Labour shortages still 'number one' concern: RBA

Firms are struggling to retain workers as activity from mining, infrastructure projects and even the 2032 Brisbane Olympics keeps demand for labour high.

Hard-to-miss petrol pricing a 'proxy' for inflation

Hard-to-miss petrol pricing a 'proxy' for inflation

Hard-to-miss petrol pricing a 'proxy' for inflation

Hard-to-miss petrol pricing a 'proxy' for inflation

Households are constantly reminded of the price of filling up and the Reserve Bank says that's why petrol plays an outsized role in expectations for inflation.

Debit card surcharges could be scrapped in crackdown

Debit card surcharges could be scrapped in crackdown

Debit card surcharges could be scrapped in crackdown

Debit card surcharges could be scrapped in crackdown

Surcharges on debit card purchases could become a thing of the past by 2026, but some groups are warning the fees could be imposed in other ways.

Energy giant fined $14 million for misleading prices

Energy giant fined $14 million for misleading prices

Energy giant fined $14 million for misleading prices

Energy giant fined $14 million for misleading prices

EnergyAustralia has been heavily fined for making false, misleading or deceptive statements that may have prevented consumers from getting the best deal.

Pain at the pump, Australians hit by fuel price hikes

Pain at the pump, Australians hit by fuel price hikes

Pain at the pump, Australians hit by fuel price hikes

Pain at the pump, Australians hit by fuel price hikes

Australians in major capital cities are being exposed to higher fuel prices for longer, new data shows.

Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA

Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA

Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA

Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA

The economy might be slowing but the Reserve Bank chief wants inflation to moderate further before opening the door to interest rate cuts.

UK to probe dynamic pricing after Oasis tickets surge

UK to probe dynamic pricing after Oasis tickets surge

UK to probe dynamic pricing after Oasis tickets surge

UK to probe dynamic pricing after Oasis tickets surge

A UK minister has called the inflated selling of Oasis tickets "depressing" as she revealed that dynamic pricing would be included in a review of gig sales.

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Plan to lower energy bills through power of bulk-buying

A mayor plans to slash power bills for his city's residents and business operators in a bulk-buying scheme he says could work for communities across Australia.

Beware of economic 'false prophets', warns Reserve Bank

Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser says projecting future movements in the economy is inherently uncertain and overconfidence is a red flag.

Price cuts may recharge Aussie electric vehicle market

Some of Australia's biggest electric vehicle brands have cut the price of their models, with one setting a record cost for low-emission cars.

Door swings shut on rate rise following inflation data

Australia's inflation rate has clocked its first annual increase in 18 months but borrowers can breath easy as it was unlikely to trigger another rate hike.

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Hints on state of economy as cost relief kicks in

Business sector data will offer insights on the health of Australia's economy in the weeks since tax breaks and other cost-of-living support came into effect.

'Painful squeeze': inflation spike renews heat on rates

Surprisingly strong inflation has resurrected the possibility of another interest rate hike in an unsettling development for squeezed borrowers.

Slower US consumer price growth boosts rate cut hopes

Expectations for an interest rate cut in 2024 have been given a boost by US consumer prices increasing less than expected in April.

Groceries inquiry backs breaking up major supermarkets

Supermarket price gouging should be illegal and there must be laws to break up major retailers that abuse their market power, a Senate committee has found.

Crowds shell out for seafood as Easter egg prices crack

Australians have flocked to fish markets for the traditional Good Friday shopping spree but cheaper species are expected to be high on the menu this year.

Australians to have their say on supermarket prices

Shoppers and farmers are being encouraged to have their say about supermarket prices and how competition can be increased to lower the bill at the checkout.

Prices ease but insurance and housing are still biting

Consumer price growth is coming off the boil but some key essential goods and services are still painfully elevated.

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