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Unemployment drop to 4.1% strengthens likelihood of February RBA interest rate hike

A stronger than expected jobs rebound in December adds pressure for a February rate hike.

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Communities in Victoria are coming together following the bushfires in areas near Yea and Alexandra, supporting their neighbours and emergency services as the recovery begins.

Rural Aid CEO John Warlters explains how it supports farmers in the early stages of recovery, and then steps in with practical help when it’s needed most.

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Rural Aid and CommBank expand Victorian bushfire support

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Rural Aid receives $100,000 donation from CommBank to provide help to Victorian farmers as they face urgent livestock and recovery pressures.

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CBA Emergency Assistance for natural disaster affected areas in Queensland

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Special arrangements are in place to assist customers who may need additional support in Queensland.

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CBA Emergency Assistance for bushfire affected areas in Victoria

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Special arrangements are in place to assist customers who may need additional support across Victoria.

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RBA expected to raise rates in February: CBA economists

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Faster growth and stubborn price pressures mean a small rate rise may be coming early in the new year, CBA economists say.

 

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What to know about the possible impact of Japan's rate hike

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Japan’s central bank has lifted interest rates to a 30-year high, a shift that could strengthen the yen and unsettle global markets.

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New Wage and Labour Insights report

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CBA’s new monthly indicator offers an early read on shifting labour-market conditions.

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