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Economy

Black Friday travel splurge lifts spending to $23.8bn record

Holidays and leisure on the wish list as shoppers make a decisive shift towards online shopping for Black Friday 2025.
19 December 2025
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

RBA expected to raise interest rates in February: CBA economists

Faster growth and stubborn price pressures mean a small rate rise may be coming early in the new year, CBA economists say.
16 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
Community

One million abusive transactions blocked: UNiTE campaign highlights the hidden crisis of digital abuse in Australia

The global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence serves as a timely reminder of the financial abuse affecting millions of Australians.
10 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