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Chalmers says Budget 'hostage' to Middle East conflict

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... developments in the Middle East in particular, and that's why this engagement has been so important." Chalmers also welcomed the news of progress and dialogue between the US and Iran, which he said will hopefully lead to the end of the war. "From an ...

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

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... ongoing conflict in the Middle East has put Australia's economy in a unique position. "The energy intensity has some good news and bad news. We are a net energy exporter: that coal, liquid natural gas, is quite a good earner at the moment, but we are ...

Concerns raised over super switching consultation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
... isn't misreading the data; they are just choosing the easiest story. 'Protecting grandma from greedy advisers' is a better news cycle than 'fixing the ATO's legacy database' or 'addressing the 30% surge in service complaints'." Meanwhile, minister ...

Magellan, WAM suffer due to Iran conflict

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... also representing the countries of the Middle East, it is an honour to have this long-term problem close to resolution." The news of the two-week ceasefire comes just 12 hours after Trump declared "a whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought ...

Calm urged as global markets look 'increasingly unstable'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... making snap decisions based on short-term market fluctuations could harm retirement outcomes in the long run. "We understand news of the conflict in Iran and the impact on global markets can feel unsettling, but history shows staying invested through ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... down from 3.4% to 3.3%, 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 ...

Challenger slashes offer price for Pepper Money

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... independent board committee will consider the revised proposal. Pepper Money shares jumped from $1.76 by around 28% following the news of the takeover talks. However, in the last month it saw consistent selling in its shares, dropping the price to $1.80 ...

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... National Australia Bank has predicted that inflation could reach 5% by June. Commenting on this possibility, Chalmers told Sky News over the weekend that it depends not just on the severity of this price shock coming out of the Middle East, but also ...

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

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... growth since December quarter 2022." Deloitte Access Economics partner Stephen Smith said the data is a "case of when good news is actually bad news." "In the 2025 calendar year, the Australian economy grew by 2%, doubling its 2024 growth rate," Smith ...

A comfortable retirement now costs more than ever

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... positive. She noted Australia's super system continues to generate superior returns on investments for its members. "The good news is that Australians are reaching retirement with larger super balances than ever before. The super system is working ...