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Shifting US strategy reshaping global risk: CBA economists
New analysis says Washington’s harder stance is unsettling allies and keeping energy markets on edge.
28 January 2026
ASX slips as inflation points to rate hike
A fresh inflation reading backed rate-hike predictions and snapped the ASX’s three-day winning streak, despite strength in energy, materials and ur...
28 January 2026
RBA expected to lift cash rate to 3.85% as economy runs hotter than forecast: CBA economists
Economists say stronger‑than‑forecast underlying inflation strengthens the case for a February interest rate rise.
28 January 2026
Aussie dollar soars against slumping greenback
Australia’s dollar briefly broke above 70 US cents after hotter inflation lifted rate-hike expectations, then slipped back.
28 January 2026
From paddocks to pubs: how global beer trends are affecting Australian barley
As 2026 gets underway, people around the world are drinking less beer - and the impact is being felt well beyond breweries and pubs.
27 January 2026
Australian shares leap to three-month high
The local share market was on track for its best day of 2026 on Tuesday afternoon, led by strong gains for BHP and Rio Tinto, while the Aussie doll...
27 January 2026