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US tariffs: A legal setback, but is anything really changing?
US court ruling enforces the rules, but tariffs are here to stay.
24 February 2026
CPI: RBA to weigh fresh inflation data after electricity rebates end
January’s ABS inflation data this week will help settle whether the RBA’s February rate rise was a one off or the start of more increases.
23 February 2026
Trend unemployment edges down to 4.1%, strengthening case for another RBA rate increase
Australia’s jobs market showed better than expected strength in January, increasing the chances of another RBA hike in May to put the brakes on inf...
19 February 2026
Regional housing markets are outpacing capital cities
Homebuyers are again pushing into regional Australia, where values are rising faster than in the capitals and rents are climbing sharply too.
18 February 2026
IMF calls for tax shakeup as federal budget looms
An International Monetary Fund report has praised Australia's economy but called for reform in areas including company and resources taxes and the ...
16 February 2026
Japan's economy is barely growing
Japan has become a firm favourite with tourists, but its broader economy is languishing.
16 February 2026
