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AC/DC, Oasis rock November as entertainment spending overtakes Black Friday

Flipping the script on previous years, spending on blockbuster sport and music events overshadowed Black Friday sales in November.

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Spending on blockbuster sport and music events overshadowed Black Friday sales in November. CBA Head of Australian Economics Belinda Allen breaks down where Australians were spending their money as the weather warmed up.

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.

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Economy

Wheat prices soften on record supply but 2026 risks could shift the market

There’s plenty of grain moving through global supply chains right now, but CommBank Agricultural Economist Dennis Voznesenski says a few risks on t...
16 December 2025
Economy

CommSec analysts outline the big sharemarket themes for 2026

After a volatile year defined by tariffs, tech and shifting interest rate expectations, CommSec analysts say 2026 is shaping up as another unpredic...
15 December 2025
Economy

Budget update to reveal Australia's fiscal fortunes

The federal treasurer says he's booked another $20 billion in savings in the budget update.
15 December 2025
Business

Wall Street hits record highs

The S&P 500 and the Dow closed at record highs, even as a sell-off for Oracle and worries about a potential AI bubble weighed on Wall Street.
12 December 2025
Economy

Jobs market still too hot for RBA despite November dip

Australia’s labour market remains tight, suggesting the RBA won’t be cutting rates any time soon.
11 December 2025
Business

ASX pares early gains but grabs positive finish

A strong mining sector has offset losses in IT and health care stocks, as investors reposition their portfolios for a shifting macroeconomic backdrop.
11 December 2025

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