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Economics

Bullock hushes rate cut expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 APR 2025
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has calmed market expectations for an interest rate cut in May as she comments on Trump's tariffs.

Trump backflips on tariffs but risks remain

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
Trump has paused reciprocal tariffs on most nations - except for China - for 90 days, but experts say "enormous risks" to the global economy remain.

NAB forecasts 50bp rate cut in May

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
NAB chief economist Sally Auld says much has changed since the Reserve Bank met last week, and a double whammy rate cut is on the cards in May.

Trade war rattles pre-election economic outlook

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
Treasury admits that escalating trade hostilities and risks to the economy are "more significant than expected" as it releases its Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Outlook (PEFO).

Investors brace as US unleashes tariffs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025
The US has imposed a minimum 10% tariff on every country, but additional reciprocal tariffs placed on many countries are worse than what markets had prepared for.

RBA flags concerns over 'geopolitical uncertainties'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2025
There were no surprises as the central bank left interest rates on hold yesterday, but the RBA has noted the global outlook remains uncertain.

Productivity problem a long-term trend: PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025
Australia's productivity continued to stagnate in the December quarter, suggesting the problem may be part of a long-term trend.

Inflation slows, but for how long?

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2025
Monthly CPI data shows inflation grew at 2.4% in the 12 months to February - down from 2.5% the prior month - but the Federal Budget could derail things.

Labor accelerates defence spending

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
The defence portfolio will grow to $57.6 billion over the next decade as the Albanese government tightens national and economic security amid growing geopolitical tensions.

Chalmers boosts Help to Buy scheme, construction sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will boost the Help to Buy scheme and revive the drooping housing construction sector in a bid to build more homes faster and tackle housing unaffordability.