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Economy

Household resilience tested with cost pressures building in the wake of Iran shock

Higher fuel prices, rising interest rates and weaker confidence are expected to weigh on Australian consumers, even though many have entered the un...
23 April 2026
Business

US stocks rally to records even as Brent oil tops $US100

US stocks rallied to fresh records as strong earnings outweighed renewed oil-market nerves.
23 April 2026
Economy

CommBank FX Barometer shows high rate of hedging during global economic uncertainty

New quarterly barometer to track how Australian businesses are influenced by and manage changes in foreign exchange markets.
22 April 2026
Business

Stocks slip and oil prices rise on uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks

Wall Street slipped and oil rose as uncertainty over US-Iran ceasefire talks rattled investors, though US shares remain near record highs.
22 April 2026
Technology

Your most valuable AI-driven project is probably you

AI’s ability to transform learning, skills and careers could be its secret superpower, says CBA Distinguished Engineer Beibei Guo.
21 April 2026
Business

Oil prices rise but Wall Street stocks slip

Oil rose as tensions between the United States and Iran flared again, while Wall Street edged lower after a record run.
21 April 2026