ABS announces inflation data for April higher at 3.6pc
Inflation re-accelerated last month, compounding the challenge the Reserve Bank faces in taming simmering price pressure and delivering interest rate…
Interest rates, inflation: Warren Hogan says RBA to inflict at least two more rate hikes
Interest rates risk going higher still, economists have warned, as stubborn inflationary pressures, rebounding economic growth, and continued tightness in…
Australia should prepare for the death of the middle class, experts warn
Australia should prepare itself to mourn the death of the middle class as the once-famed land of opportunity and birthplace…
Next budget to shift focus from just inflation to include slowing economy, Jim Chalmers says
A second surplus is within reach but Jim Chalmers says it’s unlikely he will radically switch gears and hand down…
Interest rates: Reserve Bank makes call on cash rate
The Reserve Bank has spared borrowers fresh pain, but households holding out for rate cuts have had their hopes dashed…
ABS Consumer Price Index: Inflation eases in November to near two-year low
Inflation’s broad slowdown continued in November, easing borrowers’ fears of a further interest rate increase at the Reserve Bank’s February…
Anthony Albanese says Aussies can care about Voice referendum and cost-of-living pressures at the same time
Anthony Albanese says he does not believe cost of living challenges will drive Australians to vote no at the upcoming…