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Tariffs were never the answer: Experts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025
... all it does is increase costs, displaces competitive production and leads to lower and slower growth." Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis agreed, labelling Liberation Day "an act of economic self-harm by the US." "Tariffs are self-destructive... it was ...

'Lunatic' tariffs can directly hit Australia: Academics

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025
Australia can get hurt by US President Donald Trump's 'incoherent' and 'lunatic' tariff policies that appear to have no logic or endgame if China's economy experiences a drastic slowdown, academics say. Australian National University ...

Work from home saves employees $5308

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025
... commute, and in many cases are also able to work more hours or even get a job, where they couldn't do so before," CEDA economist James Brooks said. "Commuting less brings savings on public transport fares and fuel costs, but there's also savings on time. ...

Inflation figures point to May rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025
... clearer global recession signals emerge and shift the focus back to growth risks." State Street Global Advisors APAC economist Krishna Bhimavarapu agreed a May rate cut is expected, but said that's not what economists will be focused on. "Today's CPI ...

WA takes the economic crown: CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 APR 2025
... strong relative population growth has boosted labour and housing markets, encouraging consumers to spend," CommSec chief economist Ryan Felsman said. "Overall, the economic performance of Australia's states and territories is being supported by a strong ...

RBA opens door to May rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board has indicated it is open to the consideration of an interest rate cut in May, as US President Donald Trump's tariffs place risks on the global economy. The RBA board minutes from the April meeting acknowledged ...

Taxes and housing dominate election race

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 14 APR 2025
... cost-of-living 'tax offset' of up to $1200 to Australians earning below $144,000. Chartered Accountants ANZ's chief economist Richard Holden said housing and tax policy announcements from both parties have clear weaknesses. "The policies offered by both ...

Short-term noise reinforces long-term investment thinking: ART

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 APR 2025
... how it will position members' savings for the long term. Speaking at a financial adviser roadshow in Sydney, ART chief economist Brian Parker discussed the many risks he and the investment team are fielding in the wake of US President Donald Trump's ...

Bullock hushes rate cut expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 APR 2025
... said. "The Australian financial system is strong and well placed to absorb shocks from abroad." Yesterday, NAB chief economist Sally Auld forecasted a 50bp rate cut in May, citing how much things have changed since the RBA met earlier this month. As ...

Trump backflips on tariffs but risks remain

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
... which will drive a further wedge between the two nations which appear to be gearing up for a trade war. Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said despite Trump's concession, the global economy and particularly the US, still face "enormous risk" ...