Markets
Why this week’s positive jobs news might lock in the next interest rate rise
With inflation figures due out next Wednesday, this week's jobs update is one of the last major releases of economic...
Articles by Stella Huangfu
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Datacentres are keeping the Australian economy growing: what it means for interest rates
Australia's economy is still growing, albeit modestly, and we have AI and datacentres to thank. Here's what it means for...
Markets
What does this week’s inflation data mean for rates, the market and your hip pocket?
Inflation actually fell in Australia last month. However, the underlying picture was less reassuring.
Markets
Is Australia really headed for a recession? What the numbers really tell us
Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. We're not there yet, but can we see...
News
Why surging oil prices are a shock for the global economy, but not yet a crisis
A roughly US$10 jump in a matter of days is a significant move and delivers an immediate inflationary jolt for...
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Why the hike? Tuesday’s RBA interest rate rise explained
Yesterday we saw the announcement nobody wanted: a rate rise from the RBA. It was the first rate increase since...
Markets
Why we won’t see a rate hike just yet
The RBA ended the year with a steady hand, keeping rates on hold. Many expect a hike soon, but when?...
Markets
RBA rate cuts are off the table: here’s why
Australia’s economy grew by a softer-than-expected 0.4% in the September quarter, slowing from 0.6% growth in the June quarter. It...
Markets
RBA holds rates: don’t expect a cut anytime soon
As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate steady at 3.6%. Its board unanimously agreed...
Markets
By the numbers: the inflation stats that signal the end of the rate cut cycle
Inflation jumped 1.3% in the September quarter, above economists’ and the Reserve Bank’s own expectations. That is likely to rule...