Given the revelations of new research, the interest rate cue should be put back in the rack until it’s needed to cut rates in 2024!

Our election expert Malcolm Mackerras looks at by-elections here and in the UK to assess the current ‘popularity’ of conservatives in both countries.

Tomorrow the RBA has a big decision to make — one more rate rise for the road or a pause because we don’t want to create a recession!

Many Australians are being ripped off by big businesses and their accessories i.e., credit card companies, banks, and other financial players. It’s almost impossible to get out of some subscriptions to streaming services and other repeat payments. Something is happening here that’s not right. I don't know what it is. As Bob Dylan once sang: do you know, Mr. Jones?

Yesterday’s inflation result is enough for the Reserve Bank to continue its pause, but I suspect their central banker ways will prevent them feeling for those with huge rate worries.

The June quarter CPI released today will reveal if inflation is falling and indicate whether the Reserve Bank will keep rates on pause.

On my prediction, former very successful businessman Christopher Luxon will be New Zealand’s new prime minister.

Treasury’s early calculations say the surplus will top $20 billion. Dr Jim will undertake cost-of-living handouts but these won’t be revealed until next May.

The pandemic has sped up the shrinking of the black economy. Is this a win for the tax office?