Inflation

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.

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

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 RBA is expected to keep rates steady this week, but markets pricing in near term cuts could be in for a white-knuckle ride as political and economic forces collide.

Labor is facing increasing pressure from its left-flank to do more for Australians struggling the most.

The Reserve Bank’s rate rise in November wasn't a surprise but for many it was an irritation. With inflation now slowing quicker than expected, debate is raging about whether the central bank has pushed too hard.

Michele Bullock navigated the media smoothly on Tuesday at the Reserve Bank’s 45 minute post-interest rate decision press conference. But there was one moment where she looked a little strained.

The government is reviewing the supermarkets' approach to pricing in the midst of a cost-of-living crunch. But economists say it'll do little to solve inflation woes.

When will the cost-of-living crisis end? Economists think we're at, or near, the worst of it. But it's less clear when things will get better.

Picking up on global trends and thinking ahead is bread and butter for the chief economist at Betashares, a fund manager that specialises in ETFs.