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2026 federal Budget preview: go big or go home

This federal Budget is shaping as one of the most interesting in a long time, but what sort of Budget will it be? CBA's Luke Yeaman and Harry Ottley take a look.

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Older Australians and a 23% jump in transport costs pumped up the spending of Australian households in March, but CBA economists say a slowdown is expected.

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Oil prices jumping higher but US stocks hold near records

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Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers flags a ‘fourth economy’ budget shaped by global shocks

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US dollar dominance faces fresh questions, but no credible challenger is in sight

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