New Wage & Labour Insights report finds wage growth lifting in a stable jobs market

Commonwealth Bank's new monthly indicator offers an early read on shifting labour-market conditions, underscoring case for the RBA’s cautious stance.

Shopping aisle

Video features

As Commonwealth Bank releases its first Wage and Labour Insights report, economist Harry Ottley breaks down what the trends mean for the RBA and which way interest rates are likely to head as we move into 2026.

Commonwealth Bank announces a national technology skills initiative to help Australia’s small businesses build AI, cybersecurity and digital capabilities to lift productivity and drive growth.

Latest news

 timer22.svg Subscribe - get the latest in your inbox

Business

ASX snaps four-day streak

Profit-taking in raw materials and energy stocks has dragged the ASX lower ahead of a huge week for central bank meetings in different parts of the...
8 December 2025
Sustainability

EV sales helping cut pollution

Increased sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EVs are reducing Australia's transport emissions.
8 December 2025
Economy

New Wage and Labour Insights report finds wage growth lifting in a stable jobs market

Monthly indicator offers an early read on shifting labour-market conditions, underscoring case for the RBA’s cautious stance.
8 December 2025
Business

Commodities support ASX for positive end to week

Trading finished in positive territory for a second week running, but all eyes are on the RBA.
5 December 2025
Artificial intelligence
5 December 2025
Business

US markets finish flat with Fed front of mind

Investors are eyeing economic data to see which way the US Federal Reserve will take interest rates.
5 December 2025

Momentum 2025

The latest environmental, sustainability and carbon thought leadership from CBA and leading minds across industry and markets.

Matt Comyn

Featured stories

Samantha Kerr

Football
Exclusive: CommBank Matildas captain Sam Kerr talks life, football and the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.

Bernard Salt

Business
Under Managing Director, Leon Wilson, Revolution Print has become an innovator in the printing industry, showing that with bold decisions, regional businesses can thrive.

 

Technology
Commonwealth Bank has announced the appointment of Ranil Boteju as Chief AI Officer, commencing early in 2026.

Media resources & contact information

Contact the CBA Media Team

Journalists and members of the media can contact the CBA Media team by calling 02 9595 3219 or email us via [email protected]. For all other enquiries, here's how to get in touch.

Media assets

High-resolution photos of Commonwealth Bank's leadership team and office buildings, for use by media and journalists.

Download assets

  • Subscribe

    Subscribe to get the latest from CBA Newsroom.

  • Unsubscribe

    Unsubscribe to stop receiving emails from CBA Newsroom.

  • CBA Newsroom archive

    Find past news and stories in our archive.