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Inflation 'uncomfortably high' as it rises to 3.8%

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026

... of investments and capital markets Russell Chesler said the read will not be favourable to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board, which will meet next week for its first interest rate decision of the new year. "Inflation remains uncomfortably higher ...

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

ANGELIQUE MINAS | FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026

... Statistics (ABS). The unexpectedly robust employment numbers have added to the possibility of a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate hike back when the board meets for the February meeting. BetaShares chief economist David Bassanese said while ...

Bullock in 'full solidarity' with Powell

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Michele Bullock has joined 11 other central bank leaders around the world in showing support for US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell. This week, the US Department of Justice served the Fed with grand ...

Australia evades tariff shocks, CPI to surge in 2026: UN

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026

... 2025. Although it was a decline from October's figure, the latest figure is likely to push the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to hold or hike the interest rate. Specifically, the report said the inflation surge stemmed from a combination of global ...

Inflation pulls back in November

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026

... second half of last year, it changed course in November, with headline inflation dropping to 3.4%, and trimmed mean - the RBA's preferred measure of inflation - coming in at 3.2%," Hannah said. "Had inflation continued to move north, this could have ...

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 ...

An outlook for fixed income allocations in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS | TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025

... taking a different position. "In contrast we are expecting Australian growth will moderate, as will inflation, allowing the RBA to keep rates unchanged for the majority of the year before potentially cutting rates as inflation rates come down towards ...

ASX to undergo 'circuit breaker' reforms

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025

... until remediation is complete; and a commitment to stronger leadership. In addition, ASIC and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will step up their review to uplift their joint supervisory model. The Inquiry, announced in June 2025 and led by an expert ...

Three megatrends to watch in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025

... higher interest rates? Ultimately, I guess my base case view is that I think the inflation will moderate. My base case, the RBA won't need to raise interest rates," Bassanese said. "I think Australia will continue to enjoy a sort of Goldilocks period ...

RBA hike may come as soon as February

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025

... Statistics (ABS) has shown the nation may be at an inflection point, highlighting the challenges the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will face in setting policy next year. Citi economists have changed their outlook from an assumption the RBA would remain ...

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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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