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'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... as well. So, our economists are being kept very, very busy trying to work out that trade off." Meanwhile, HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said the Australian economy has suffered two significant negative shocks over a six-week period, the RBA's back-to-back ...

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... coming weeks but shouldn't vary too much away from the average stock that is down about 15%. However, Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said, despite Trump's ultimatum on Iran, the market reaction was more "muted" than previously seen, adding ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... meaning inflation has now held at 3.3% for the past three months. While that may seem like positive news, Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the data does not necessarily mean inflation is easing. "As the RBA has long argued, the monthly ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... to all except those who violate our soil. We firmly confront delirious threats on the battlefield." Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said there is now a very real risk of a major surge in risk-off sentiment, adding that hopes for a Trump TACO ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... uncertain, but under a wide range of possible scenarios could add to global and domestic inflation." Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the board's differing views "suggests a rate hike at the next policy meeting in May is not a done deal." ...

Inflation could surge above 4%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... back to the midpoint of that target range in 2028 and that's before this oil shock and other events." HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East makes things tricky for the RBA. "The domestic economy is operating ...

ASX loses $100bn as Iran war escalates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... than 20% due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz; a critical checkpoint for the world's oil supply. Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said with oil unable to flow through the Strait of Hormuz, supplies are becoming more limited. "Unable to ...

GDP rise is 'good news that's actually bad news'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... 2024," he said. "This should calm the RBA's fear of an inflationary wage-price spiral." Meanwhile, Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the GDP data would not be enough to justify an immediate rate hike. "Overall, despite the stronger than ...

Vanguard launches three new funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... going to make things that much easier for our investors." At a recent Vanguard investor event, Vanguard global chief economist Joe Davis said: "The more bullish you are on AI, the less you should be overweight on tech and US tech in your portfolio." ...

US exceptionalism may have peaked: ART

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
Australian Retirement Trust chief economist Brian Parker told the Financial Standard 2026 Economic Outlook webinar that we're likely going to face more frequent and severe disruptions as a "new world order" appears. Speaking at the event - which ...