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November rate cut likely off the table as inflation lifts

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.3% in the September 2025 quarter and 3.2% annually, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The CPI rose 1.3% in the September 2025 quarter, which is the highest quarterly rise since March 2023. ...

Inflation rises 3% in August

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025

The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicator rose 3% in the 12 months to August, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The 3% annual CPI inflation to August was up from 2.8% to July, making this the highest annual inflation rate ...

Australian economy 'stronger than expected'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025

... (GDP) rose 0.6% in the June quarter and was up 1.8% compared to a year ago, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Commonwealth Bank head of Australian economics Belinda Allen said the uptick was "slightly stronger ...

Inflation hits highest level in over a year

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025

... Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicator rose 2.8% in the 12 months to July 2025, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The 2.8% annual CPI inflation to July was up from 1.9% to June. This is the highest annual inflation ...

Unemployment falls, more women enter the workforce

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 15 AUG 2025

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in July, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "With employment rising by 25,000 people and the number of unemployed decreasing by 10,000 people, the unemployment rate ...

RBA cuts rates, experts debate next moves

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025

... sits with an additional rate cut in 2026 depending on the data flow." Wage price data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows wages rose 3.4% in the year to June 2025, unchanged from the March quarter but down from 4.1% in June ...

RBA cut all but certain: Experts

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2025

... Price Index (CPI) rose 0.7% in the June 2025 quarter and 2.1% annually, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The CPI rose 0.7% in the June quarter, lower than the 0.9% rise in the March 2025 quarter," ABS head ...

Unemployment data throws 'curveball' at RBA

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025

The unemployment rate rose from 4.1% to 4.3% in June, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). VanEck head of investments and capital markets Russel Chesler said the surprise uptick in unemployment means the next rate ...

Inflation continues to drop, calls for RBA cut grow

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows inflation rose 2.1% in the 12 months to May, down from 2.4% in April. "The 2.1% annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in May was down from 2.4% in April and the lowest since October 2024," ABS ...

Resilient job market reduces rate cut probability: Experts

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 20 JUN 2025

... this year. The Australian labour market remained robust in May, with the unemployment rate sitting at 4.1%, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows. "Despite employment falling by 2000 people this month, it's up 2.3% compared to May 2024, which ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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