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Book your overseas ticket. Aussie dollar’s on the rise!
The Australian dollar has surged to over 70 US cents, representing a 12.29% increase over the past year. This rise can be attributed to two...
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How does the RBA decide interest rates?
Central banks employ theoretical constructs called “star variables” to guide monetary policy decisions. These unobservable economic indicators help policymakers understand relationships between growth, employment, and...
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Inflation too high so expect rate rise soon
Inflation news yesterday wasn’t good for mortgage rate worriers and here’s why.
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When should you start teaching your kids and grandkids about money?
As parents prepare for another school year, there’s one subject that often gets overlooked: money. So when should you start teaching them?
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Watch out! If inflation comes in too high today, we’ll cop a rate rise next week
Recent economic data hasn’t been great for convincing the central bank that inflation is on the way down. If the CPI comes in high this…
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Your investor calendar: what to watch on the markets this week
It’s a data-heavy week to round out the month. Here's what to watch.
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Will great unemployment news mean rate rises are on their way?
First up, there’s good news on unemployment. But this could lead to the bad news of rate rises in February.
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Australia has banned 3 ‘forever chemicals’ – Europe wants to ban all 14,000
Last month, Australia’s ban on the import, use and manufacture of three types of “forever chemical” came into effect. This may seem extreme. But the…
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How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries
As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia, electricity consumption is expected to...
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Made in China: how the world’s largest economy gets it done
As Western nations debate the best ways to keep their economies ticking, China continues to surge ahead. Here's how it gets it done.