RBA Watchers Split as Policy Tightening Cycle Is Nearing End
Australia’s policy tightening campaign is approaching its final stages, with money markets and economists divided over the timing
2023-07-31 03:49
US Economy Set to Show Resilience With Jobs Data
Hiring in the US probably increased at a healthy yet more moderate clip this month, representing a vote
2023-07-30 04:20
Australia’s Retail Sales Decline as Rising Rates Take Toll
Australian retail sales unexpectedly fell in June, suggesting consumers are hunkering down in response to the Reserve Bank’s
2023-07-28 11:28
Australia Biggest States Face Budget Strains on Cash Crunch
Australia’s two biggest states will struggle to return their budgets to surplus as the economy sags under central
2023-07-27 16:46
Australia’s Cooler Inflation Bolsters Case for RBA to Stand Pat
Australia’s inflation rate slowed more than expected in the three months through June, reflecting global trends and bolstering
2023-07-26 09:58
Australians Are Living Longer But Economic Security Is Declining
Australia’s first ever wellbeing framework painted a picture of a country where citizens are living longer and greener
2023-07-21 11:17
Australian Employment Rises Further in June, Currency Gains
Australian employment surpassed expectations in June and the jobless rate held at a lower revised rate, underlining the
2023-07-20 11:22
China’s Slowdown Is ‘Concerning’ for Australia, Treasurer Says
China’s flagging economic growth is “concerning” for Australia, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said, adding that it’s “quite remarkable” Beijing
2023-07-18 12:21
Australia Saw Case to Hold Rate at 4.1% as ‘Stronger One’
Australia’s central bank said the case to leave interest rates unchanged this month was the “stronger one” following
2023-07-18 10:59
Australia Treasurer Expects Unemployment Rise as Inflation Eases
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he expects a substantial economic slowdown and for unemployment to pick up as
2023-07-16 08:45
Ex-RBA Chief Fraser Warns Bullock Faces Early Risks From Review
Australia’s incoming central bank chief Michele Bullock faces a challenging initiation to the role as she moves to
2023-07-14 13:50
RBA’s Lowe Faced Disinflation, Pandemic, War in Turbulent Term
Australia’s outgoing central bank chief Philip Lowe proved to be a convenient scapegoat for public anger over surging
2023-07-14 12:52