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Inflation

A collection of 20 issues

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Simply bananas

Monetary policy missteps can arise when journalists and politicians confuse relative price movements for inflation, leading to misguided calls for rate cuts based on things like food price fluctuations rather than the underlying drivers of inflation.

The truth behind Australia's fiscal recovery

A closer look at Australia's budget surplus reveals a mix of fiscal accidents, hidden tax hikes, and misguided government spending that could leave the country facing a decade of deficits.

Gittins it wrong on inflation

Ross Gittins' recent column misunderstands basic economics, resulting in a confused narrative that oversimplifies inflation, misreads corporate profits, and misinterprets the relationship between industry concentration and competition.

False prophets, forward guidance, and failed lessons

The RBA's conflicting statements on uncertainty and accountability expose a dangerous pattern of misguided forward guidance and unlearned lessons, threatening its credibility and effectiveness in controlling inflation.

Jim Chalmers' Nixon moment

As the Australian government attempts to manipulate inflation metrics through targeted spending, the RBA finds itself in a balancing act between economic stability and political pressure, echoing historical tensions between Nixon and the Fed.