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Economics

'Beware the predictions of political experts': UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
UniSuper investment chief John Pearce says for now capital is still freely flowing to US shores despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Government aims to 're-make' NDIS, redirect funding to aged care

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
Speaking at the National Press Club on Wednesday, minister for health and ageing Mark Butler said he will soon introduce a bill to ensure the sustainability of the NDIS, seeing about 160,000 recipients' entitlements scrapped.

Government rolls out relief via National Reconstruction Fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
The federal government is bringing forward over $6 billion in concessional capital, including zero interest loans, to support local businesses affected by global disruptions.

Chalmers says Budget 'hostage' to Middle East conflict

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has promised to strike the right balance between near-term pressures and long-term obligations in the Federal Budget.

Global economy 'drifting' to adverse scenario: IMF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
International Monetary Fund (IMF) said with each passing day that disruption continues in the Middle East, the global economy is drifting closer to the adverse scenario of its projections.

'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser said a medium- to long-term inflation problem is a "central banker's nightmare".

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
The ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, confirmed by both parties, has seen an immediate market reaction with oil prices dipping below US$100 for the first time since the US launched its attacks.

Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used his National Press Club address to outline the importance of economic sovereignty to national resilience as the Middle East conflict rages on.

Household wealth rises 2.5%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
Despite inflationary pressures, Australians added $453.7 billion to household wealth in the December quarter.

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
While CPI data was slightly softer-than-expected, economists are warning the March quarterly report may be "uncomfortably high".