After months of saving, households are starting to feel confident enough to spend. Some economists say it is an early indication the stage 3 tax cuts are finally having an impact.
Bailing out China's economy has suddenly become more urgent
Multiple rounds of financial stimulus have slowed the pace of China's economic slowdown, but they've failed to help it reverse course.
Photo shows an aerial view of containersAustralia is clearly bad at managing population growth and it's time for a plan
If Australia doesn't have a population plan, how will it meet the challenges of coming decades?
Photo shows Several people seen swimming and relaxing at the beach, seen from far awayHe's been called a cross between Donald Trump and Wolverine. Meet Argentina's new president, Javier 'El Loco' Milei
Argentina's president is hell-bent on fixing the country's economic woes, chainsaw in hand. But are his radical tactics working?
Photo shows A man with his fist raised.Stop the presses! The IMF's forecasts for Australia's inflation now match the Reserve Bank's
The IMF's revised forecasts for Australian inflation now match the Reserve Bank's forecasts. Is that a story?
Photo shows A pile of cash is seen beside a cup of tea or coffee and a handwritten to-do list topped with the word "bills".It's wrong to say Australia hasn't had an immigration strategy for decades — we're living with its consequences
Australia's had a particular immigration strategy for decades, but it's in major need of repair.
Photo shows Australian visa in a passportHeadline inflation drops to 2.7pc, down from 3.5pc, as energy rebates kick in
That huge slowdown in the pace of headline inflation was expected, but economists say it needs to be interpreted cautiously.
Photo shows cash lays on a kitchen table beside a cup of tea and a list of bills owingReserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35pc, ignoring political pressure for cut
The RBA has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent despite political pressure to lower it.
Photo shows Reserve Bank of Australia genericIs it the Reserve Bank's fault that some people might have to sell their homes?
If we reformed the tax system, and made housing more affordable, would monetary policy work more fairly?
Photo shows Generic photos of apartments, balconiesRBA governor warns some households may have to 'sell their homes' amid cost of living crisis
RBA governor Michele Bullock says more people are seeking help from community organisations as the economy slows down, but the fight against inflation must be won.
Photo shows An older woman with a dark grey bob and glasses speaks into a small microphone in front of a blue screen.Australia’s economy has recorded its weakest growth in years
Today’s economic data shows just how hard interest rates are hitting households, and an economy growing at a rate not seen since the early 1990s.
Has Video Duration: 8 minutes 1 second.Chalmers says RBA claims economy running too hot 'hard to justfiy'
The Treasurer says he won't second guess the advice coming from the Reserve Bank but says GDP data shows the economy is sluggish.
Photo shows Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaking at a media conference.Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 7 seconds.Chalmers says economy is 'barely growing'
The Treasurer says global economic uncertainty, persistent inflation and higher interest rates are putting the brakes on the economy.
Photo shows Jim Chalmers in profile with his head bowed ata media conference.Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 8 seconds.Australia's economy growing at slowest pace since 1990s recession, as households cut back on spending
As Australia's economy grows at its slowest pace since the 1990s recession, consumers place more "focus on affordability".
Photo shows People walking in Brisbane's Queen Street MallPopulation growth masking per-capita recession
Chief Business Correspondent Ian Verrender says when you strip back population growth, Australia's GDP has gone backwards six quarters in a row.
Photo shows Per-Capita Recession: Pedestrians walk along a busy street. Inset photo of a man in a suit and tie.Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 18 seconds.Slowest economic growth since 1991 recession recovery
David Bassanese says domestic consumer spending is weak, with supply constraints holding back the economy.
Photo shows A man with grey hair smilin while seated in a television studio during a news interview.Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 55 seconds.RBA says no cuts expected in next six months after leaving interest rates on hold
The Reserve Bank has kept rates steady at 4.35 per cent for another six weeks, amid a dramatic spike in volatility in financial and stock markets.
Photo shows An older woman with a dark grey bob and glasses speaks into a small microphone in front of a blue screen.Inflation up but RBA's 'core' target fell, delivering 'good news' on future rate rise
Australia's annual rate of inflation lifted to 3.8 per cent in the June quarter, up from 3.6 per cent.
Photo shows Finances genericXi softens stance in South China Sea amid troubled economy and new reform blueprint
A deal with the Philippines on the South China Sea reflects a longstanding balancing act by China, but the broader outlook reveals the regional power could be changing its tone on big issues.
Photo shows China's president Xi Jinping speaks.While all eyes are on Washington, Beijing is quietly heading into economic oblivion
Australia has done exceptionally well riding the boom in the Chinese economy. But the political and economic uncertainty surrounding the world's two biggest economies — the US and China — points to tougher times ahead.
Photo shows Two Chinese flags flutter in the wind at a shipping port.Most Gen Xers and Millennials earn more than their parents, but Gen zers are struggling to get ahead
Most Australians are economically better off than their parents were at a similar age, but that's increasingly not the case for those in poverty, women, and people born after 1990, according to the Productivity Commission.
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