Economy
Deputy governor Andrew Hauser’s market-moving podcast looked like a signal to economists, but the RBA says it was planned well in advance and never meant as guidance.
The RBA lifted rates as expected, but surging fuel costs and Middle East conflict are complicating the inflation fight and raising the stakes for Canberra.
The Reserve Bank board will meet this week. Will it sit on its hands amid turbulence in the Middle East or act on data that looks too hot?
The prospect of a violent and chaotic global order may mean inflation is here to stay.
The fallout from the Iran conflict is rattling consumers and markets alike, putting fresh pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of next week’s rate call.
The ASX slid sharply as oil prices jumped on fears of a widening conflict with Iran, leaving local investors guessing whether US President Donald Trump will hold firm or blink.
Economists have laid out several scenarios from rising tensions in the Middle East and what it could mean for the economy. They range from relatively relaxed, to extremely cautious.
Australia’s housing crisis is a supply problem. Winding back the capital gains tax discount will deter investment and tighten supply.
