Jennifer Duke

Chief economist Sarah Hunter says she's still working through the impacts of the budget on inflation.

Many economists are sceptical of Jim Chalmers' claim that budget cost-of-living measures will put downward pressure on inflation, but others say it could work. Either way, it's a risky game to play.

It's unclear whether this is an election budget, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers is setting up a stark choice for voters.

The stakes have never been higher for Treasurer Jim Chalmers, with his third budget containing cost of living measures that are far from certain to work.

In an interview with Capital Brief, the treasurer says he's confident his spending decisions can both tackle inflation and offer cost-of-living relief.

Katy Gallagher tells Capital Brief this year’s budget has been the most difficult yet because of the competing challenges of inflation, cost of living and slowing growth.

Anthony Albanese may well have been expecting rate cuts to pave the way for his election run-in. But with inflation still running hot, economists are now bandying about the possibility of a rate rise instead.

The Reserve Bank has decided to stand still. But it's conscious the federal government is about to hand down its budget.

On any measure, this will be the treasurer’s first new economy-focused budget. But is the public ready for it?

Cameron Murray is increasingly known for opposing the mainstream on key economic issues - ranging from superannuation, to nuclear, and now the government's embrace of industry policy.

No one really knows how people are going to use their extra cash — and what it will mean for interest rates.

For those wanting rate cuts sooner rather than later, retail data this week is a glimmer of hope. But if rates are kept high for too long, economists think more businesses will go bust.

The federal Treasurer is set to deliver a full-throated defence of the government's controversial industry policy and hit back at 'nostalgist' critics of the approach.

It's possibly the biggest ever injection of Australian taxpayer funds into a startup. But will the Albanese government's $940 million quantum computing bet pay off?

Australia is home to some of the world's most renowned quantum researchers and companies, yet the government chose an American startup to invest $940 million in.

Capital Brief has seen a document sent by Anthony Albanese’s office advising departments on how to handle questions on notice from Senate estimates. Current and former senators say the edict represents contempt of the Senate.

Today's surprise inflation figures have pushed back rate cut forecasts, with some economists now even saying another hike can't be ruled out.

An analysis of the C-Suite at Australia's biggest listed companies shows the country is following a global trend.

The Albanese government is sitting on legal advice that raises concerns about the constitutionality of Commonwealth grant programs following the ‘sports rorts’ affair — and it refuses to talk about it.

Mark Wooden has spent decades deep in economic research. He is worried about where Australia is heading.

Economists are waiting on fresh inflation figures next week but are already pushing back expectations on when the Reserve Bank will start to cut rates.

The central bank says the growing clout of private equity firms and their desire to take ASX companies private will reduce transparency and diversity on the local market.

Backing down on plans to further increase the superannuation guarantee may help avoid a collision between the Albanese government and businesses ahead of the election.

The prime minister wants to take control of the narrative over industry policy, but questions remain about whether Australians are ready to have the conversation.

Labor has long supported raising the superannuation guarantee to 15%, but senior government figures have indicated its priorities lie elsewhere.

This week's hot US inflation figures have pushed back the market's rate cut expectations in the world's biggest economy. But Australia is a different story.

Australia's version of the Inflation Reduction Act has been praised by unions. But economists have lambasted the proposal, saying the mistakes of the past are being repeated.

Entrepreneurs and startup founders are worried about collateral damage from Labor's newly announced merger reforms. But don't expect any sympathy from Rod Sims.

Corporate Australia is getting older and less competitive. Labor wants to make it more dynamic by emboldening startups to compete with big businesses, rather than be acquired by them.

The case to index income tax brackets won't go away when this cost-of-living crisis fades.