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RBA opts to keep cash rate on hold

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025
... temper the whiplash sentiment in markets, following recent higher-than-expected consumer price index (CPI) data and last week's GDP result."

RBA says it can 'afford to be patient' on rate decisions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... an emerging focus on cost-cutting results in layoffs," the minutes said. "Alternatively, members noted that the recovery in GDP growth could prove to be weaker than expected if households are more cautious about spending than had been assumed. "In both ...

Kenya to establish sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025
... and reduced spending. According to the World Bank, in the 12 months to February 2025 its account deficit narrowed to 3.1% of GDP on the back of a rebound in exports of agricultural products. The World Bank estimates its real GDP will increase from 4.5% ...

Superannuation system quality stagnates: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... investments available to the pension funds." "Consequently, when pension fund assets are a significant percentage of a country's GDP (for example, 50%), the government should recognise the impact and interactions between its broader economic decisions ...

Australian economy 'at a crossroads': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... years of subdued growth, Australia's economy is rebounding, with consumer spending and house prices rising, the report said. GDP growth has reached 1.8% and is forecast to hit 2.2% by end-2026. However, employment growth is slowing, and inflation remains ...

Liquidity, operational shocks major issues for super: RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2025
... operations shocks must remain a priority for superannuation funds. "Superannuation funds now account for around 160% of Australian GDP and in aggregate the value of assets held by superannuation funds are expected to continue to grow until at least 2050," ...

RBA's Hauser warns super funds of $1tn FX risk

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025
... overseas. "Australian retirement savings are the fourth largest in the world, with assets equivalent to around 150% of Australian GDP, half of which are offshore. And that is set to grow further: within a decade the sector will be the second largest ...

Macquarie AM wins sovereign wealth fund mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
... helping drive Saudi Arabia's economic transformation and generate sustainable financial returns. Its cumulative real non-oil GDP contribution between 2021 and 2024 grew to US$243 billion, reflecting its focus on diversifying the Saudi economy outside ...

Australian economy 'stronger than expected'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
Australian gross domestic product (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 ...

Inflation hits highest level in over a year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... intricacies of the data remain complex, and the water is likely to remain muddy for longer. With this, all eyes turn to the Q2 GDP, which is expected to show some rebound from last quarter. Expectations of rate cuts will be tempered by a stronger than ...