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RBA cuts rates, experts debate next moves

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
... particularly given the heightened level of uncertainty about both aggregate demand and potential supply." Betashares chief economist Davd Bassanese said more interest rate cuts are likely given the current trajectory of the Australian economy. "Inflation ...

RBA cut 'highly likely', but caution remains

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
... that. But alternating between signaling and the live approach risks creating confusion," he said. Likewise, HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said he believes another cut is on the cards this month. "With core inflation continuing to fall and guidance ...

RBA cut all but certain: Experts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2025
... quarter." With inflation now well and truly within the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) target range of 2-3%, KPMG chief economist Brendan Rynne said there is "nothing stopping the RBA from cutting rates now". "The fall in headline inflation from 2.4% ...

Former CBA chief economist joins UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
UniSuper has announced that former Commonwealth Bank (CBA) chief economist Stephen Halmarick will join its investment committee as an independent (non-director) member. The $149 billion super fund said Halmarick will commence his tenure on 1 August ...

American Century cuts US outlook amid tariff impacts

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... down from 6.40% in last year's medium-term outlook," Weiss added. Additionally, MFS Investment Management chief economist Erik Weisman said the Federal Reserve's meeting this week should provide some economic updates on topics surrounding interest ...

Economic growth has 'moderated': CommSec

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
... investment. Meanwhile South Australia ranks first on two indicators - construction work and dwelling starts," CommSec chief economist Ryan Felsman said. "Overall, the economic performance of Australia's states and territories is being supported by a ...

CBA head of Australian economics steps down

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2025
... head of Australian economics, and we wish him all the best." It comes after CBA appointed Luke Yeaman as its new chief economist and head of global economic and markets research in December 2024. Yeaman succeeded Stephen Halmarick, who announced plans ...

Unemployment data throws 'curveball' at RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
... information to hand, we think there could be one more rate cut towards the end of the year." Meanwhile, Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the jobs data was a "slam dunk" for an interest rate cut in August. "Movements in the unemployment ...

RBA delivers 'confounding' rates decision

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
... businesses a boost, yet the labour market remains resilient and inflation risks, while lower, still exist." Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the decision perplexed market expectations but was in line with his forecasts. "As I expected ...

Inflation continues to drop, calls for RBA cut grow

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025
... cash rate might still end the year at 3.10%, as the RBA might take a pause after frontloading cuts." Betashares chief economist David Bassanese agreed a July rate cut could be on the cards as deflation continues. "The substantial easing in annual trimmed ...