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Diesel Australia’s big worry, says CBA economist Vivek Dhar
The Middle East war is causing an unprecedented disruption to global oil flows, raising risks for diesel supply, energy prices and Australia’s ener...
18 March 2026
Oil prices resume their rise, but US stocks hold steady
Oil prices climbed again, but Wall Street stayed resilient, with investors backing the view the US economy can absorb the shock for now.
18 March 2026
Farmers succeed by embracing innovation, productivity
Agtech is becoming essential on Australian farms, with producers using new tools to lift efficiency, manage risk and build resilience.
18 March 2026
Middle East conflict: assessing the impact across politics, economies and commodities
Analysis from CommBank economists shows the strain on energy markets and pressure on inflation is unlikely to be resolved quickly.
17 March 2026
Changes to CBA business rates
The Commonwealth Bank has responded to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate increase.
17 March 2026
AI about living standards, CBA’s Matt Comyn says
The AI revolution has to deliver for all of Australian society over the long term, Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn says.
17 March 2026
