Inflation, growth, rates hinge on conflict’s end
The central bank, which raised interest rates on Tuesday, has released its latest set of quarterly economic forecasts and the news is not great.
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The central bank, which raised interest rates on Tuesday, has released its latest set of quarterly economic forecasts and the news is not great.
Australians have been spending more of fuel and groceries and less on life’s little luxuries as fighting continued to rage in Iran, new data has shown.
The head of Australia's second-largest bank is more worried about businesses delaying investment decisions than the impact of higher interest rates.
Mortgage holders are set to be cumulatively worse off by hundreds of dollars a month in interest payments since February after another Reserve Bank rate hike.
Jim Chalmers is putting the finishing touches on his fifth federal budget, with some of the measures starting to be revealed.
The head of Australia's second-largest bank has warned the federal government the nation needs to be better prepared for future events, as the war continues.
The fall in consumer confidence around the country is affecting home values. Sydney and Melbourne are the hardest hit.
Housing cost growth is set to pick up steam in the coming months as the Middle East conflict drags on, adding to the Reserve Bank's inflation concerns.
Jim Chalmers has played down suggestions possible changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax would be breaking promises with the electorate.
Labor will unveil net savings for the second consecutive budget as it faces claims it is planning a "tax assault on family" through investment changes.