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Economic growth has 'moderated': CommSec

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
Economic growth across Australian states and territories has moderated, held back by slowing public investment, population growth and household spending, according to CommSec.

Bullock reaffirms RBA's 'gradual easing' policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock has reaffirmed that the central bank is in no hurry to slash interest rates, but economists are still expecting a cut next month.

AI, corporate tax, skilled workers key to productivity: PC

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
The Productivity Commission says the nation should adopt a "growth mindset" by embracing artificial intelligence (AI), boosting human capital and rejigging corporate taxes to boost static productivity levels.

Unemployment data throws 'curveball' at RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
The unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June, according to data released today by the ABS, and spurring louder calls for an interest rate cut in August.

How will Trump's tariffs impact the RBA?

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
With US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs set to come back into effect in August, what will this mean for the RBA going forward?

Chalmers unveils reforms to enhance RBA transparency

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 JUL 2025
Chalmers has announced reforms aimed at strengthening the transparency and independence of the RBA, in the wake of the central bank's surprise interest rate decision.

RBA delivers 'confounding' rates decision

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates on hold at the July meeting.

Trade war could have positive impact on Aussie GDP: PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
The Productivity Commission has released new modelling showing how Australia may be impacted by US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.

RBA interest rate cut expected

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025
Experts predict the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates when it meets tomorrow.

Improved economy not a guarantee of business success

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025
While Australia's chief financial officers are confident the economy has passed its low point, this doesn't necessarily stretch to their own business performance over the next 12 months.