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RBA lifts the cash rate for first time since 2023

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... investments and capital markets Russel Chesler said the RBA had no real choice but to pull the trigger on higher interest rates. "While the move was widely expected, it marks a clear escalation in the fight against inflation. With annual inflation still ...

Trump taps Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... political pressure and intimidation from the Trump's administration, which has been pushing for the Fed to lower interest rates. In making the nomination, the White House said Warsh is "exceptionally well-prepared to lead the world's most influential ...

Inflation 'uncomfortably high' as it rises to 3.8%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... been decimated over the past few years due to inflation, higher unemployment, weak growth in incomes and higher interest rates," Phillips said. "Lifting interest rates next week would worsen the pain and pose a greater threat than temporary inflation ...

Unemployment rate may tip the scale in favour of February RBA hike

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
... and analysts is generally aligned that the decrease in unemployment will tip the scale in favour of a spike in interest rates.

Australian profits flat as global earnings soar to record highs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... Budden said. The study expects earnings growth to accelerate globally in 2026, led by emerging markets as lower interest rates and policy clarity support resilient fundamentals. However, it noted risks like inflation and geopolitical uncertainty remain ...

Bullock in 'full solidarity' with Powell

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... unprecedented statement against Trump, saying the threat of charges boils down to the fact the Fed did not lower interest rates as much or as quickly as the President would have liked. "This new threat is not about my testimony last June or about the ...

Trump 'playing with fire' over Fed indictment threat

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... renovation project. Those are pretexts. "The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President." ...

Rest returns 'healthy' 9.22% to members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... investment team expected - with resilient but slowing economic growth, moderating inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates. "Global share markets continued to be the leading drivers of investment performance in 2025. Markets responded positively ...

WAM delivers standout 41% return in 2025

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... metals as we believe these companies are well positioned for near term outperformance as the US continues to reduce interest rates, global growth improves and the USD moves lower," WAM deputy portfolio manager Shaun Weick said. "WAM active's proven and ...

Rate hikes expected in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
Persistent inflation has some economists predicting that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will raise interest rates at its first meeting of the year in February. Commonwealth Bank economist Ashwin Clarke said the bank has revised its forecasts, now ...

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Former chief financial officer at Rest returns in new role

VINNY VUCAGO
Rest is welcoming back its former chief financial officer as its inaugural chief commercial officer.

Macquarie chair provides 'cautious' outlook at AGM

ELIZA BAVIN
Macquarie Group has provided its first quarter update at its AGM, with outgoing chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake describing trading conditions as "satisfactory".

GDG delivers 36% jump in FUM

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Generation Development Group has reported strong growth to the year ending June 30.

Aussie Olympian's brother sentenced over crypto scam

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
The brother of Australian breakdancing Olympian 'Raygun' has been sentenced 12 months' imprisonment for his role in a global cryptocurrency scam.

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