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Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
Speaking at the Australian Business Economists event in Melbourne yesterday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers shared a somewhat bleak outlook for the Australian economy. However, he said the government will work to mitigate the risks facing Australia in the May ...

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 ...

March RBA hike now on the cards

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
Economists have brought forward their Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate hike forecasts from May to March. Commonwealth Bank head of Australian economics Belinda Allen said the situation has changed quickly. "After hiking the cash rate in ...

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 ...

Mercer's OCIO lead set to depart

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... relationships at VFMC and later served as investment manager for the Transport Accident Commission fund. He also worked as an economist at National Mutual, Commonwealth Funds Management, and in the departments of treasury and finance. "We sincerely thank ...

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 ...

Structural headwinds driving Australian capital offshore: Redican

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... are making offshore investments more appealing for Australian investors, according to NSW Treasury Corporation chief economist Brian Redican. Speaking on the 2026 Financial Standard Economic Outlook webinar, Redican explained what we're experiencing ...