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Economics

Chalmers flags pension, super spending in Budget update

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Treasury is also focused on cost-cutting and responsible economic management.

Three megatrends to watch in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
Economists have identified three megatrends that are likely to play out in markets in 2026.

RBA hike may come as soon as February

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia may hike the official rate as soon as its first meeting in 2026.

Chalmers spurs on private sector investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the private sector is now the key driver of growth in Australia.

Australian businesses most worried about possible recession: Survey

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025
Findings from World Economic Forum's Executive Opinion Survey suggest Australian business leaders are most concerned with economic risks like recession in the coming years.

Inflation hits 3.8% in October

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
Inflation rose 3.8% in the year to October, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), beating market expectations of 3.6%.

IMF tells Chalmers to curb spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has welcomed the International Monetary Fund's assessment of Australia's economy but says there is more work to be done.

RBA says it can 'afford to be patient' on rate decisions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
The Reserve Bank's November meeting minutes revealed the board sees "significant uncertainties" ahead, and members are happy to play the waiting game.

Super good for financial stability, for now: RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
RBA assistant governor (financial system) Brad Jones said while the superannuation sector is currently a stabilising force in the economy, if proper measures aren't taken, it's size could pose a massive threat to the economy.

RBA on hold but 'not as hawkish as feared'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates steady at 3.6% in November, with expectations of a cut being pushed out to 2026.