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Farmers open the gate to new approaches on the land

Australian farmers are increasingly turning to new practices and innovation as they respond to rising costs, volatile weather and global uncertainty, according to a national survey by Harvard University and CommBank.

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CommBank’s Head of Commodities and Sustainable Economics, Vivek Dhar explores what happens to oil prices, supply and demand if the Iran conflict ends soon, or if it drags on.

From supermarkets to banking to legal services, Australian CEOs say AI is already delivering real gains in productivity, personalisation and customer experience.

Australian farmers are facing rising costs, weather volatility and growing uncertainty. So how are they responding?

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Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate

Wall Street's record rally has come to an end amid concerns about the continued war in Iran.

4 June 2026

Economy

Housing market faces multiple headwinds as price outlook downgraded

CBA Economists now expect home prices to be flat in 2026 as higher rates, weaker sentiment and tax changes weigh on the housing market.

4 June 2026

Economy

ASX closes lower as risk sentiment weakens

Australia's share market fell more than one per cent as US-Iran tensions and concerns about global growth weighed on investor sentiment.

4 June 2026

Economy

Aussie shares bounce as rate hike fears ease for now

Australian stocks ended the session higher after the nation's latest economic growth figures.

3 June 2026

Technology

AI can lift Australia's growth, if we’re willing to do the hard work

AI is already reshaping economies. Its supporting equity markets, driving investment cycles and beginning to change how work gets done.

3 June 2026

Economy

Energy markets face “calm before the storm” as supply risks build

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