Inflation
Analysis
Analysis
Why the price of your breakfast might point to the Reserve Bank’s next decision
Muesli and milk was becoming a luxury as inflation soared. But there are good signs the nation’s inflation pressures are finally starting to abate.
- by Shane Wright
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Interest rates
Inflation numbers take pressure off RBA for rate rise
New inflation figures show that despite a further rise in the cost of living, it is not climbing any faster than expected by the Reserve Bank.
- by Shane Wright
ASX jumps as inflation data soothes rate fears
Investors responded positively to the latest quarterly inflation figures, taking the local market back above 8000 points.
- by Penry Buckley
Opinion
Interest rates
The tale of Mrs Watanabe and two central banks
If the Bank of Japan ends up raising rates even as the US fed is contemplating a cut, it will unleash an unprecedented level of volatility in currency markets.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
Interest rates
Why Wednesday’s inflation figures mean the RBA faces its toughest decision in a generation
Some economists believe the result of tomorrow’s consumer price index is all the RBA will need to push the official cash rate to a fresh 12-year high.
- by Shane Wright
Crucial inflation number to set scene for rates call
All four big banks are predicting slightly lower inflation numbers in the latest data – but a higher number could lead to an interest rate rise.
- by Poppy Johnston
Reserve Bank risks recession with August rate rise
The Reserve Bank is at a critical point, economists say – it could let inflation remain a little higher for longer or risk tipping Australia into a recession.
- by Rachel Clun
An expensive future made in Australia: Warnings on $23 billion plan
Governments around the world, including Australia, are using taxpayers’ money to support emerging industries. Now there are warnings these programs may achieve little.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Cost of living
Cost-of-living crisis? Why only some of us are feeling the pinch
A fascinating study into how our standards of living have changed since before COVID helps to explain why some Australians are feeling no pain.
- by Ross Gittins
Consumer confidence bounces with stage 3 tax cuts
The joy may be short-lived, with inflation data due next week key to the Reserve Bank board’s next interest rate move.
- by Rachel Clun
Opinion
Opinion
Could a Harris economy prove more progressive than ‘Bidenomics’?
As US Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to potentially replace President Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket, she now faces the challenge of articulating her own vision for steering the US economy.
- by Alan Rappeport