Economy

Trimmed mean inflation set to enter target band
23 April 2025

The all-important trimmed mean inflation figure is expected to finally enter the RBA’s coveted 2–3 per cent target range.

Small business tax cuts could bolster economy
23 April 2025

Research has suggested that cutting taxes for Australian small businesses could help strengthen the economy.

Unemployment up slightly, May rate cut ‘all but certain’
17 April 2025

Australia’s unemployment rate has largely held steady over March.

May meeting an ‘opportune time’ for RBA to revisit policy
16 April 2025

A lack of material data and uncertainty over the effects of global economic risks were discussed in the April minutes; however, the RBA seems to have left the door open for further cuts.

Small businesses facing ‘a perfect storm’ of financial strain
15 April 2025

Australia’s small businesses are under strain, navigating a turbulent economy with rising expenses, restricted lending, and evolving budget measures.

Trump calls timeout on tariffs
11 April 2025

A new development in the US President’s tariff policies could see some relief for countries with tariffs imposed and harsher conditions for others.

Why politicians won’t touch negative gearing
10 April 2025

The election is approaching and each party has been vocal about implementing policy to tackle the housing crisis. One glaringly absent topic is negative gearing, described as a “political ...

Consumers exhibit growing unease over developments abroad
10 April 2025

Aussie consumers are feeling increasingly worried over Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs as sentiment falls abruptly.

Central banks must ‘tread carefully’ following tariff shocks
8 April 2025

A May rate cut appears to be almost a certainty following the US tariff announcements, but economists have warned against central banks acting rashly in response.

Tariffs prompt cash rate forecast change 
7 April 2025

The US tariffs have shifted expectations of rate cuts in Australia ahead of incoming global effects.