‘Conflicting signals’: RBA set to hold fire on November rate cut despite unemployment jump to 4.5%

Labour market softens more than expected, but sticky inflation keeps Reserve Bank cautious.

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While Australia’s economic factors are strengthening, there's enough uncertainty on the horizon to give economists pause when considering the outlook for 2026.

Address by Matt Comyn, CEO and Managing Director of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, at the Bank’s 2025 Annual General Meeting.

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Economy

‘Conflicting signals’: RBA set to hold fire on November rate cut despite unemployment jump to 4.5%

Labour market softens more than expected, but sticky inflation keeps Reserve Bank cautious.
16 October 2025
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2025 Commonwealth Bank AGM: Chair's address

Address by Paul O’Malley, Chair of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, at the Bank’s 2025 Annual General Meeting.
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2025 Commonwealth Bank AGM: CEO's address

Address by Matt Comyn, CEO and Managing Director of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, at the Bank’s 2025 Annual General Meeting.
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