Aug 12, 2026
Big bank nets big profit but warns economy is slowing
CBA boss says economy is is faced with 'higher interest rates and inflation placing uneven pressure on household incomes'.
Aug 10, 2026
Major bank sees drop off in housing loans after budget
Federal Labor policy changes for capital gains tax concessions and negative gearing appear to have prompted a decline in mortgage applications, a bank says.
Aug 6, 2026
Rush: high gold price lifts WA job prospects
It's a case of jobs, jobs, jobs in the West Australian goldfields as miners chase high commodity prices, rush to restart operations and build new plants.
Jul 2, 2026
Aussies face ‘poverty premiums’ on insurance payments
At a time when households face higher insurance premiums across the board, the industry is being warned not to penalise customers paying monthly or quarterly.
Jun 29, 2026
Dodgy superannuation offerings still occurring ‘in pockets’
Regulator says super trustees 'still not doing enough to protect members from harmful advice and inappropriate investments'.
Jun 16, 2026
Australia’s fiscal metrics ‘broadly weaker’ than peers
A top rating agency has reiterated its confidence in Australia's ability to pay its bills, while hinting at potential longer-term issues with its NDIS spending.
May 29, 2026
Resilient forgotten generation is coping, not thriving
Generation X, which sits between Baby Boomers and Millennials, are the subject of a new Australian study into how they feel about their financial future.
May 28, 2026
Gen X ‘resilient and capable’ in face of economic pressure
New study shows 'forgotten population' may have to take their mortgage debut way into their retirement.
May 13, 2026
Warning interest rates may still rise again
Budget measures have not done enough to quell Reserve Bank concerns about spending or curbing inflation.
May 13, 2026
Small businesses win as popular supports locked
Two supports for small businesses will be made permanent as part of a $3.5 billion tax relief package outlined in the federal budget.
