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How China’s two-speed economy will weather the storm in 2026
China’s economy held up far better than expected in 2025 despite being a key target of US tariffs. What’s the outlook for 2026?
15 January 2026
Future plans, fun and finances: how young Aussies are navigating money in 2026
The results of a new poll highlight how many financial priorities young Australians are trying to manage in 2026.
15 January 2026
Festive season fuels food and drink spending splurge in December
Entertaining and eating out made a Christmas comeback at the end of 2025, as the end of energy rebates sparked higher spending on utilities.
15 January 2026
Hybrid and electric vehicles rev up second-hand market
Australians are buying more used hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars, although sales across all states and territories are slowing down.
14 January 2026
‘Everything’: why young Aussies are finding it hard to single out just one rising cost
In a new poll run by The Daily Aus in partnership with CommBank Newsroom, groceries stood out as the most commonly mentioned cost. But another resp...
14 January 2026
Wages hold firm as jobs growth moderates, CBA data shows
CBA Wage and Labour Insights point to a tight labour market as RBA expected to lift interest rates in 2026.
13 January 2026
