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The world is awash with cash. That's why asset prices keep rising
New CBA research shows abundant global liquidity is supporting asset prices and financial markets.
12 August 2026
Households to bear the brunt of sluggish productivity
The Reserve Bank now expects labour productivity to shrink 0.5% in 2026, down from 0.2% growth.
12 August 2026
Wall Street ends down as hopes of a Hormuz deal fade
US crude oil jumped about 5% to settle at $US82.13 a barrel as confidence in a Hormuz deal faded.
11 August 2026
Reserve Bank tipped to hold rates but keep the door open to hikes
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock is expected to leave the door open to further rate hikes today even though expectations for an August hold ar...
11 August 2026
Shares lift as RBA holds fire, oil holds onto gains
Australian shares have improved after a rate hold from the Reserve Bank.
11 August 2026
RBA flags inflation fight isn't over
The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate at 4.35 per cent as expected, but says it remains prepared to raise rates again if inflation r...
11 August 2026
