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Economics

Trump 'playing with fire' over Fed indictment threat

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
Fed chair Jerome Powell made a powerful statement against the Department of Justice threatening criminal charges, saying monetary policy will not be directed by political pressure or intimidation.

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
New research predicts that Australia's inflation rate will surge in 2026 and highlights that the country was left relatively unscathed by the US tariff shocks.

Inflation pulls back in November

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
While inflation is still elevated, the pullback in November could mean the Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold in February.

Rate hikes expected in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
Economists predict the Reserve Bank will lift interest rates at the first board meeting in February.

Productivity Commission makes 47 recommendations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
The government has released the final reports of the Productivity Commission's five pillars of productivity inquiries, making 47 recommendations.

Chalmers flags pension, super spending in Budget update

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Treasury is also focused on cost-cutting and responsible economic management.

Three megatrends to watch in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
Economists have identified three megatrends that are likely to play out in markets in 2026.

RBA hike may come as soon as February

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia may hike the official rate as soon as its first meeting in 2026.

Chalmers spurs on private sector investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the private sector is now the key driver of growth in Australia.

Australian businesses most worried about possible recession: Survey

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025
Findings from World Economic Forum's Executive Opinion Survey suggest Australian business leaders are most concerned with economic risks like recession in the coming years.