Albanese under fire as migrant intake blows forecasts
The latest data shows migration keeps slowing: Australia added 133,800 overseas migrants in the 2024 March quarter, which was ...
Bullock might have to change her tune after America’s big-bang rate cut
The US Federal Reserve has gone big with its rate cut – exposing the problems facing the Reserve Bank of Australia in its ...
US cuts interest rates, turning up heat on RBA
America’s central bank has cut US interest rates by half a percentage point. The move amps up the pressure on the Reserve ...
Hates for rates: RBA governor Michele Bullock’s tough-talking first year
From a bitter political fight on rates to inflationary haircuts, Bullock’s term as Reserve Bank governor is unlikely to get ...
The costly business of cash has to change
When debating surcharges imposed on people who pay with a card versus physical money, I’ve lost track of the number of times ...
The $6 trillion gamble the RBA isn’t willing to take
The Reserve Bank has ruled out creating its own digital currency, partly over fears it could undermine the nation’s entire ...
The Coalition’s super-for-housing plan could save the budget $1b. But there’s a catch
Amid an increasingly bitter political debate over housing policy, the Coalition says its idea for people to use their super ...
Tax attack could be next challenge for cash-strapped shoppers
Shoppers have yet to dip into their stage 3 tax cuts to boost spending. And they may face a new problem – the tax man.
The $85b Australians have saved by ditching the commute
Craig and Sylvia saved $350 a week when they stopped commuting to work and spent the money going to Italy instead. They are ...
Fewer hours but not a spike in unemployment: RBA
Jobs market is still strong but is starting to slow, says the Reserve Bank. But rather than a big jump in unemployment, the ...
Chalmers eyes Greens lifeline for Reserve Bank overhaul
After months of talks, the Coalition has walked away from a key change to the Reserve Bank. But the treasurer may win support ...
Home values hit record highs, climbing in all states except Victoria
The average NSW home value hit $1.22 million in June, with Victoria the only state where values went backwards.