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Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... economy faces uncertain times ahead. Chalmers said as the conflict in the Middle East continues, Treasury estimates inflation could peak in the "high fours or even higher" this year. "These effects add a further quarter of a percentage point to headline ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the cash rate by 0.25% to 4.1% at yesterday's meeting, citing a "material risk" that inflation will stay above the central bank's target range of 2-3%. The decision to hike was all but split, with five voting members ...

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026

While Treasurer Jim Chalmers did not rule out that inflation could hit as much as 5%, he is confident that Australia will not run out of fuel off the back of the current Middle East crisis. National Australia Bank has predicted that inflation could ...

Inflation could surge above 4%

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the ongoing war in Iran is putting pressure on inflation, with Treasury reportedly predicting it will rise above 4%. "I've made it really clear that we had an inflation challenge in our economy and developments in the Middle ...

March RBA hike now on the cards

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

... February driven by a fundamental reassessment of the economy, conflict in the Middle East has further threatened the inflation outlook. And at the same time also proposing downside risks to global and Australian growth," Allen said. "What does a central ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... believes that it was a "deliberate" move for the government to implement more taxes but ultimately failed. "... because inflation erodes the value of savings, it would have meant more and more Australians would be captured in Labor's net. It wasn't ...

GQG's investment performance outpaces outflows

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... per share. We now view cost control as the main earnings stabiliser," he said. "Shrinking FUM and revenue, along with inflation-like growth in salary and marketing costs, are likely to be partly offset by declining administrative expenses."

ASX loses $100bn as Iran war escalates

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... and strike a deal." Bassanese said investors are fearing the situation will put more pressure on already sticky global inflation. "Also of note, bond yields around the world rose rather than fell - with investors fearing the upside inflation risk from ...

Evidentia names chief investment strategist

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026

... join early next month to lead the firm's macroeconomic research capabilities, including strong focus on interest rates, inflation, currency movements and global market forces. He will also support advisers with insights on portfolio positioning, helping ...

GDP rise is 'good news that's actually bad news'

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026

... alarmed that there was no labour productivity growth recorded in the quarter. "Unless this changes, low growth and high inflation could become entrenched as long-term features of the Australian economy," he said. "Combined with elevated inflation, today's ...

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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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