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The CommBank View: Higher rates, harder choices
A new economic reality is taking shape as global pressures continue to build.
8 September 2026
Cold start to home sales season
Australia's spring property season has started slowly, with a subdued start to what’s normally the busiest time of the year for real estate sales.
7 September 2026
What are bonds, how do they work, and why does the bond market matter?
Updated | Bonds and bond markets are an important part of the economy, but most people don’t know a lot about them. Here’s a guide to what they do ...
3 September 2026
Economy grows 0.4% but slowdown unlikely to prevent another RBA rate rise
Updated | Australia’s economy grew 0.4% in the June quarter, but CommBank economists say the slowdown is unlikely to be enough to prevent another R...
3 September 2026
Why investors are getting worried about global bond markets
Fixed rate borrowing costs are climbing to multi-decade highs around the world as investors adjust to the prospect of structurally higher interest ...
3 September 2026
Productivity pick-up a slow burn as data dips again
Australia's productivity could take years to turn around, as fresh data showed another fall and stronger economic growth lifted expectations of fur...
3 September 2026
