Economy
Stronger-than-expected unemployment data has dampened hopes for a February rate cut — though some economists argue the door isn’t completely closed.
Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser has indicated that the upcoming global upheaval is a crucial focus but the outcome remains murky.
The RBA held the cash rate at 4.35%, but its dovish tone has reignited speculation of early rate cuts, with February now back in play for some economists.
The Reserve Bank will meet this week to make its final cash rate announcement for 2024.
Labor is in the final stages of preparing a multi-billion dollar package to create ‘universal childcare’ in Australia, which will be the centrepiece of its election pitch.
How Australians spend or save their cash will be watched closely by the Reserve Bank in 2025 as it decides when to cut rates.
One economist said today's national accounts figures painted "a picture of a sad economy without much hope". For the treasurer, they were a signal that a soft landing is achievable.
The last time Jim Chalmers prepared to receive his economic scorecard, he sparked a media frenzy by appearing to blame the RBA. This time his approach is markedly different.
With Trump 2.0 on the horizon, the fund manager and VC says the cryptocurrency industry is at risk of leaving Australia behind.
The scorecard for the economy is due a week before the RBA meets for its final rate decision of 2024.
Major changes to the central bank will create two separate boards focused on governance and monetary policy, which means Jim Chalmers has some appointments to make. So, who fits the bill?
The Reserve Bank governor says she doesn't know if Donald Trump's China tariffs announcement is "reality" or a "negotiation tactic" — but if he follows through, it might not be so bad for Australia.
Donald Trump's announcement of plans to slap tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China shouldn't come as a surprise. That won't make them any less impactful.
Michele Bullock is back on stage this week, just a day after the latest monthly inflation figures are released.
There’s a big difference between campaigning in opposition and campaigning in government. How will Treasurer Jim Chalmers navigate this chasm?
