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Economics

Consumer confidence rises as inflation expectations drop

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2022
This week ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence increased by 2.3 points to 93.4 after petrol prices dropped approximately 30 cents per litre. But consumer confidence is still 14.3 points below its level from the same week a year ago.

Aussie government debt to double: Janus Henderson

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2022
Australian government debt is expected to double by 2025, latest insights from Janus Henderson show.

Recession-style policy but no recession: Grattan

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2022
Grattan Institute chief executive Danielle Wood has argued the federal government is spending as though there is a recession or a crisis, although there is no such situation.

Australia imposes further sanctions on Russia

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2022
Australia has increased the economic costs to Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, by applying an additional tariff of 35% for all imports from Russia and its ally Belarus.

Federal Budget delivers nothing on climate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022
The 2022 Federal Budget has been labelled a "missed opportunity" or a "massive missed opportunity" on areas including climate and sustainable development.

Excise tax, super top budget worries

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
In the lead up to tonight's Federal Budget, economists agree that the election is likely to be firmly on the government's agenda - with popularity possibly trumping the effectiveness of policies.

Key Budget measure won't help economy: Academic

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
A Macquarie Business School academic has said one-off payments like those expected in next week's Federal Budget won't do anything to address long-term structural issues in Australia's economy.

VanEck anticipates AUD surge

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
There are strong headwinds behind the Australian dollar, says VanEck head of investments and capital markets Russel Chesler, which could see it hit 80 US cents.

La Trobe takeover confirmed

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022
Following speculation, Brookfield Asset Management has announced an agreement to acquire La Trobe Financial for $1.5 billion.

US, UK hike interest rates

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022
The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England have increased interest rates - with the US pulling the trigger on rates for the first time since 2018.