Jul 4, 2025
Big bank shifts rate cut tip as retail sales disappoint
A slow start to the year for consumers continues, with weaker-than-expected retail sales a sign of "scarring" from a spike in inflation.
Jacob Shteyman
Jun 27, 2025
Household wealth hit as Trump threatens super balances
Australian super balances have fallen for the first quarter since 2022, with funds warning of further risks posed by Donald Trump's "America first" agenda.
Jun 19, 2025
Labour market stays tight despite surprise drop in jobs
The economy lost some jobs in May, confounding expectations, but the Reserve Bank will likely view it as noise not signs of a weakening labour market.
Jun 9, 2025
Economy stalls as private sector fails to pick up slack
More rate cuts might be needed to boost Australia's fragile economy with soft household consumption figures contributing to stalled growth.
Jun 4, 2025
Fall in public spending drives weak economic growth
Australia's economic growth weakened to 0.2 per cent in the March quarter, as the private sector struggles to pick up the slack from falling public demand.
May 30, 2025
Warm weather and Cyclone Trump hit consumer recovery
Australia's economic momentum remains fragile with unseasonably warm weather and consumer concern contributing to weaker retail sales.
May 20, 2025
Borrowers rejoice as rates cut amid ‘uncertain’ times
Cash rate has a three in front the first time in two years, after the RBA cut interest rates by 25 basis points. But was the 112 times Michele Bullock mentioned "uncertain" a more important number.
May 20, 2025
Relief for borrowers as RBA hands down second rate cut
The official cash rate has a three in front of it for the first time in two years, after the Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected.
May 18, 2025
Interest rate cut tipped despite Trump tariff backdown
The Reserve Bank is widely expected to deliver a second interest rate cut as global trade uncertainty threatens to rain on Australia's economy.
May 16, 2025
Mortgage relief could be limited as jobs market expands
An unexpected jump in employment has led the money market to pare back its hopes for further mortgage relief after a widely expected rate cut next week.
