Economy
Today's RBA rate rise should have been an easy slam dunk for the Liberals. But the Coalition’s chaos meant Labor spent Question Time hammering their disunity instead.
The big four banks are all expecting the RBA to lift interest rates on Tuesday at its first meeting for the year. But the stronger Australian dollar and markets moves could complicate its next move after that.
A surprise jump in inflation has markets bracing for another rate rise, putting Treasurer Jim Chalmers under renewed pressure over the budget.
The likelihood of a rate rise at the central bank's first meeting for 2026 is rising. Inflation will make or break the decision.
Top forecasters are quickly changing their tune and tipping a February rate rise.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Davos today the rules-based international order is dead. Australia is still clinging to the hope it just needs a tune-up.
Unemployment may edge higher, but leading economists sill think the jobs market will remain tight.
Inflation figures from the US and results from some of the biggest names on Wall Street are likely to dictate markets, but new spending data will keep local economists busy.
