Monetary policy
Hot Take: A hawkish cut
The RBA has cautiously cut rates, but was it a mistake? Implications for the federal election and a warning from America.
Inflation
Inflation
Rate cuts may not help Albo, Cost of living still elevated, We need fiscal rules, and Australia doesn't deserve a sovereign wealth fund.
Sometime this week US President Trump is set to unveil reciprocal tariffs "that match the duties imposed by other countries". Australia has very few tariffs left these days and has had a trade agreement with the US since 2005, so presumably won't be targeted (the agricultural
Inflation
Hot Take: Rate cuts are coming soon
The December quarter CPI inflation data were softer than expected.
Employment
Hot Take: The labour market keeps on trucking
Strong labour force data in December have all but ruled out a February rate cut.
Inflation
Hot Take: November's inflation and the RBA's dilemma
Inflation cooled in November, with implications for interest rates.
Inflation
A troubling economic scenario
As Australia grapples with its post-pandemic recovery, the principal macro challenge remains inflation.
Monetary policy
Hot Take: Australia's narrowing path
A new report warns Australia's path to economic stability hinges on tackling inflation, tax reform, and curbing overspending.
Migration
A policy win, Albanese's inflation challenge, and Housing's silver lining
No quotas on international students (good riddance); how people think of money could cost Albanese at the next election; at least Australia's housing market still functions like a market; why Europe stagnates; the not-so Future Fund, trade thoughts, Elon Musk's incentives, and the future of war.
Elections
The Albanese government is toast
The Albanese government's hasty push for social media age restrictions, coupled with inflation-driven economic pain, is alienating voters and stoking a perfect storm that could spell its downfall in the next election.
Monetary policy
High interest rates are here to stay
Persistent inflation, sluggish productivity growth and expansionary fiscal policy have trapped Australia in a precarious economic position, with big implications for the next federal election.
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Growth
What the US election means for Australia [update]
The US election is happening right now, with the outcome to have potentially significant implications for Australia.
Growth
What the US election means for Australia
As the US election approaches, the risks of renewed inflation and unpredictable fiscal policies could complicate the global economic landscape, with significant implications for Australia.