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Australia averts recession but not slowdown: JPMAM

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... J.P. Morgan Asset Management global market strategist Kerry Craig explained the impact is already materialising in the economy with "data starting to soften." This is seen in the housing market and household spending numbers. On top of this, recent inflation ...

Inflation skyrockets in March, RBA hike almost certain

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... Tuesday," Chesler said. "The full effect of the Iran war and the increase in the oil price continues to feed into the economy. We expect year-on-year inflation to move even higher when the figures for April are released." Chesler said VanEck is also ...

Chalmers says Budget 'hostage' to Middle East conflict

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... Chalmers said the government is working to "strike the right balance" in the May Federal Budget despite pressures to the economy from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking in Washington DC, Chalmers said the Budget has been under constant ...

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

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... prices. "Our expectation has been that these shocks will weaken household disposable incomes enough, that it would push the economy into a contraction," Bloxham said. Monthly consumer sentiment for April showed a sharp drop to 80.1 - its lowest level ...

Global recession a 'real possibility': UniSuper

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... disruption in oil supply is more than just price increases. It is about quantity and if there is enough fuel to keep the economy ticking along. "If not, how do we decide who misses out? How much impact does that have on economic growth?" he questioned. ...

Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... anticipating and creating change, true to Australian values and in Australia's interests. Because if people feel like the economy is not working for them, if they're putting in the effort but not seeing the reward, if planning for the future ...

Household wealth rises 2.5%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... rise in household wealth, Commonwealth Bank head of Australian economics Belinda Allen said the bank's outlook for the economy is still being downgraded. "In response to the conflict in the Middle East, we have revised our outlook for inflation higher ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... getting a fair go at the bowser." Chalmers said Australia is not immune from global uncertainty or volatility, but the economy is well placed to deal with global shocks. "We're well placed and well prepared with faster growth than any major advanced ...

Wealth levels triple for middle Australia: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... as infrastructure like airports and toll roads, property and private markets - has acted as a stabilising force in the economy. The report found Australia's profit-to-member super system has grown into one of the largest retirement savings pools in the ...

Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... higher-than-expected net overseas migration of around 300,000 people a year. Treasury said this should help boost the economy. "Net overseas migration is 45% below its peak, but Treasury expects the fall to be more modest over the forecast period, mainly ...