Economy

The nation's economic scorecard will be the most anticipated data of the week, with economists thinking we're in the worst spot since the early-1990s.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is upbeat about the latest inflation figures. But economists are less confident, warning that volatile data and temporary factors have led us astray before.

Local data flow will be scrutinised closely in the wake of US Fed chair's Jerome Powell's all but confirmation of rate cuts next month. It's also another heavy week for ASX earnings.

Those clicking on the new Measuring What Matters dashboard on Friday may have found themselves bemused about how the nation's wellbeing is tracking.

Singapore's home ownership rate has risen from 40% in the 1970s to 90% today. A leading economist thinks Australia could learn from its policies.

Documents obtained by Capital Brief show the central bank wants more accurate inflation data — including a measure that strips out government subsidies.

After a solid fortnight of media and political focus on the Reserve Bank, it's unlikely to relent in the week ahead.

There are conflicting messages in this week's earnings and employment data — not the best news for those betting on a rate cut this year.

Mo Saad is waiting for the economic "light at the end of the tunnel" before his popular Canberra fried chicken restaurant Fricken considers expanding.

If you think your schedule is packed, take a look at the details of Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ diary ahead of the Future Made in Australia policy and May budget, released to Capital Brief under FOI.

A dwindling number of young founders, along with broader economic challenges affecting small businesses, has sparked a push for new tax offsets.

Unemployment will be back in the spotlight, with RBA officials fronting up in Canberra not long after the new data is published.

The RBA and Treasurer have been at odds this week, but the central bank governor says the Albanese government is "doing what they can do" on inflation.