Economy

The central bank is not expected to introduce pre-emptive policies in regard to inflation despite what recent data has shown, Westpac’s chief economist says.

A pause in the cash-rate hike trend seems unlikely, after ABS Q3 data revealed wage inflation growth.

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Latest figures suggest current economic reality is becoming “more apparent” to Western Australians, Bankwest has said.

While the central bank will continue to publish forecasts regularly, it probably won’t be about its policy strategy, it has explained.

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While financial commentary paints a bleak picture of the global economy, Australia is 'ready for combat', economist Shane Oliver mused.

The central bank’s tactics to combat inflation have been intensely questioned as the Senate economics legislation committee digs in.

Some Australians borrow more to “keep up with the Joneses” but not for houses, latest data has revealed.

Investors have been warned not to “overexpose” their equity portfolios to the big four banks amid a dampening appetite for credit and falling property prices.