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Australian economy 'at a crossroads': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) economists have warned that the Australian economy is at a "crossroads" heading into 2026. In a new report, CBA pointed to a range of potential domestic and international scenarios that could rapidly shift the outlook. Despite ...

RBA delivers 'hawkish hold'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
... Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates on hold at 3.6% at the meeting yesterday - a move widely predicted by economists. However, some were surprised by the post-meeting statement released by the central bank. "Recent data, while partial ...

RBA cut 'highly likely', but caution remains

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
Economists and experts are anticipating another interest rate cut to be delivered by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) at its August meeting tomorrow. T. Rowe Price co-portfolio manager of the dynamic global bond strategy Scott Solomon said unlike ...

AustralianSuper, ASFA, Macquarie chiefs invited to Roundtable

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... sustainability," Chalmers said. "These invitees bring deep expertise in their respective fields. They include policy experts, economists, heads of key government agencies and leaders across business, institutional investors and the broader community." ...

Former CBA chief economist joins UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... research at CBA. He was also a director on the Commonwealth Bank Group super board and chair of Australian Business Economists. Halmarick spent 15 years with CBA, taking on the role of chief economist in May 2020. During his tenure, Halmarick pioneered ...

Bullock reaffirms RBA's 'gradual easing' policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... Australia (RBA) governor Michele Bullock has reaffirmed the central bank's policy of gradually easing interest rates, as economists continue to price in a cut next month. Speaking at the Anika Foundation Fundraising Lunch, Bullock said the central bank's ...

How will Trump's tariffs impact the RBA?

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
After the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) surprised economists by leaving interest rates on hold in July, GSFM investment specialist Stephen Miller expects the central bank will have some of its concerns addressed as US President Donald Trump's tariffs ...

Chalmers unveils reforms to enhance RBA transparency

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 JUL 2025
... strengthen the independence and transparency of the RBA," Chalmers said. This comes after the RBA left many experts and economists shocked when it left interest rates on hold in July, despite the market pricing in a 90% chance of a cut. Under the new ...

RBA delivers 'confounding' rates decision

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
... expected, the RBA decided to leave interest rates on hold - completely confounding market expectations and that of most economists around the country who, led by the market, had jumped on the rate cut bandwagon," Bassanese said. "While consumer spending ...

Treasury welcomes new leader

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025
... of the past four budgets under the Labor government. "Jenny is one of Australia's most distinguished and experienced economists and public servants and has served with distinction under governments of both political persuasions," Chalmers said. "I am ...