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Economics

RBA cut expected, but then what?

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut interest rates next week, but what happens after that is still up for debate.

US, China trade truce 'welcome' news for Australia: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said while the 90-day trade war truce between the US and China is "encouraging", he wants to see tensions de-escalate "permanently, not temporarily".

'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.

Fed holds rates, but RBA still poised for a cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025
The US Federal Reserve has taken a "patient" stance on interest rates as it waits to see the full effect of Trump's tariffs.

Global economic uncertainty the main priority: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025
After the Labor Party's overwhelming federal election win over the weekend, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said dealing with the uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariffs is the government's "immediate focus".

No US recession priced in yet: UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2025
Despite rising uncertainty and market volatility, the market isn't actually priced for a recession just yet, says UniSuper head of fixed interest David Colosimo.

Work from home saves employees $5308

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025
Australians who have worked from home since the COVID-19 pandemic have benefitted from time savings worth an estimated $5308 a year.

Inflation figures point to May rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2025
Underlying inflation figures for the March quarter was the lowest reading since December 2021, backing market expectations for a May rate cut.

WA takes the economic crown: CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 APR 2025
CommSec's most recent State of the States report shows Western Australia has topped the list for the third quarter in a row.

RBA opens door to May rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2025
In light of the market turmoil and risks to the global economy as a result of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, the RBA has signalled a May rate cut is on the cards.