Just when we thought it was safe to return to the supermarket aisle, it seems inflation (and a rate hike) have come back to bite us again. But is rates the best way to manage the problem?

Rates are suddenly predicted to jump at the RBA's next meeting. But how do we know that? And how do central bankers set rates anyway?

The price of gold surged above US$4,100 (A$6,300) an ounce on Wednesday for the first time, taking this year’s extraordinary rally to more than 50%. The speed of the upswing has been much faster than analysts had predicted and brings the total gains to nearly 100% since the current run started in early 2024. The […]