Australian Economy
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Jim Chalmers’ third budget defined by diabolical ‘no landing’ scenario
‘No landing’ scenario A few months ago, that was less of an issue. Economists were forecasting growth and inflation to…
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Analyst warns stronger than expected Australian economy causing ‘headache’ for the RBA, casts doubt on end of year rate cut
Rabobank Senior Macro Strategist Ben Picton has warned the continued strength of Australia’s economy is causing a “headache” for the…
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Australia’s annual inflation higher than expected at 3.6 per cent
The consumer price index also cooled from 4.1 per cent in the previous corresponding year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics…
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Australia Q1 inflation slowdown disappoints, rate cut hopes fade By Reuters
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian consumer price inflation slowed less than expected in the first quarter as service cost pressures stayed stubbornly…
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Government looks to overhaul points test for skilled migrants
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil. Source: AAP Image/Lukas Coch Testing for prospective migrants to Australia to obtain visas is…
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Jim Chalmers handpicked Danielle Wood to be one of the most powerful figures in the Australian economy… But she’s got some bad news for him
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected as ‘rubbish’ the suggestion Labor’s Future Made in Australia policy will drive up inflation – after…
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Will Future Made in Australia push the Reserve Bank of Australia off the narrow path?
The key here is patience. The Reserve Bank has chosen to take a patient, gradualist approach with the stated intention…
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West is best? How we stack up against Australia
Opinion: We’ve kicked the tyres on the perception NZ’s economy is in a parlous state compared to Australia. We take…
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China demand for iron ore fades
Warnings about the long-troubled economy of Australia’s largest export destination, China, are now coming thick and fast. The International Monetary…
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Jim Chalmers warns of ‘fraught and fragile’ outlook
Dr Chalmers’ comments come ahead of March quarter inflation data on Wednesday, a key print before the Reserve Bank of…
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