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RBA on hold but keeps door open for more hikes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... conflict. In Australia, historically weak productivity growth continues to constrain potential growth." Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the RBA likely feels the domestic capacity pressures on inflation are easing, albeit remain too firm. ...

Mixed inflation data keeps August RBA meeting a 'live' one

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... employment jumped by a substantial 76,300 jobs in June, above the market consensus of 15,000 jobs creation. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham had noted the August RBA meeting will be a live one with the inflation jobs market still a little tight, despite ...

Jobs data surprises on the upside, rate hike on the cards

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2026
... creation, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The unemployment rate remained ready at 4.4%. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham questioned if the rise is a more positive shift in the trend or mostly statistical noise, given that most ...

Aberdeen backs global growth despite rising inflation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... are also expected to pause. The bank of Japan is tipped to continue gradually lifting interest rates. Aberdeen chief economist Paul Diggle said recurring supply side disruptions had fundamentally altered the inflation outlook. "The global economy has ...

RBA on hold, rate cuts expected

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... continue to expect two rate cuts in 2027 based on our economic outlook with cuts in May and August 2027." HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said the RBA appears to be in "wait and see" mode. "Waiting to see the full impact of the tightening already delivered ...

Ausbil sees AI, critical minerals driving next growth cycle

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... investment opportunities despite ongoing geopolitical and energy market volatility. In a market outlook, Ausbil chief economist Jim Chronis and executive chair, chief investment officer and head of equities Paul Xiradis said structural shifts in the ...

Investors thrust into rules of the 'jungle': Economist

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... investors to make sense of these "jungle times" where anything goes, according to an economist. Diana Mousina, deputy chief economist at AMP, said the current economic cycle is unlike any other she's experienced where "things are completely up in the ...

RBA hikes rates, suggests more to come

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... last year and the cash rate is now in-line with its peak during the post-COVID-19 pandemic tightening phase. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said the move marks a difference from other global central banks. "The fact that the RBA has been hiking makes ...

Lazard AM launches emerging market fund to retail sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... investment officer in Eric Van Nostrand. Before his promotion, Van Nostrand served as global head of markets and chief economist at the fund manager. Chris Hogbin assumed the role of chief executive of LAM the month prior, previously leading the company's ...

Australia attracts $18bn for CRE investments in 2025: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... traditional sectors, including offices and retail, as well as thematic diversification. Commenting, Knight Frank chief economist Ben Burston said he saw strong recovery in investment activity last year. "However, recent global instability has generated ...
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