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Economy

Reserve Bank tipped to hold rates but keep the door open to hikes

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock is expected to leave the door open to further rate hikes today even though expectations for an August hold ar...
Economy

RBA flags inflation fight isn't over

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate at 4.35 per cent as expected, but says it remains prepared to raise rates again if inflation r...
Property

House-hunters face spring sale shortage in market slump

National property prices fell 0.7% in July, the biggest monthly drop since December 2022.
Economy

Australia's car import values jump as electric vehicle demand surges

The value of Australia’s car imports rose by 28% over the June quarter compared to the first three months of 2026, a jump CommBank's economics team...
Economy

Australia keeps its triple-A credit rating

S&P Global says tax and spending reforms could improve the budget position over the next decade.
Property

Why old office buildings sit empty, even as demand climbs

Businesses seeking office space are gravitating to the most expensive end of the market even if it means paying more up front, fresh data suggests.