I formulate my predictions for the February NSW by-elections in the seats of Bega, Monaro, Strathfield and Willoughby.

RBA dismisses four rate rises in 2022, Royal Commission implores Packer to sell stake in Crown, equities hold strong so far this week, and MORE.

If Ash Barty popped a champagne after winning the Open it easily could’ve been a bottle of Piper-Heidsieck! Learning from legends this week meets the GM of Piper-Heidsieck, who studied in Melbourne, and now oversees the legendary champagne house that sponsors the Australian Open tennis tournament.

The RBA boss has basically said that a rate rise will happen when he thinks the economy will require it and not before. How will this impact house prices?

How is the global economy faring as it still contends with Omicron?

Technology in the form of digital payments and the ease it has brought to everyday life continues to empower Australians in their purchasing decisions.

ScoMo sets massive unemployment target in bid for a fourth term, Japan criticise China over human rights, NSW pledges to build over 1,000 EV charging stations in 4 years, and MORE.

Today the RBA meets about rates. Will they raise them? And could this be the start of something big?

Global share markets saw another rough week as concerns about inflation and monetary tightening intensified against the backdrop of ongoing Russian tensions over Ukraine and Omicron disruptions.