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Business

Global stocks gain as US tech rises and Japan hits record

Global stocks rose on renewed strength in US technology shares, with Japanese markets and the yen posting strong gains.
10 February 2026
Economy

Wage growth steady as tight labour market adds to inflationary pressures

RBA outlook in focus as CBA Wage and Labour Insights point to still tight labour market conditions.
10 February 2026
CBA story

From Gone Girl to grassroots filmmaking: Bruna Papandrea

Australian producer Bruna Papandrea reflects on her career, the rise of artificial intelligence in film and why grassroots festivals like Tropfest ...
10 February 2026
Economy

AI: Boom, bubble, or both?

Why today’s AI surge looks more like a durable economic shift than a speculative bubble.
9 February 2026
Economy

Private demand under the microscope after rate hike

Data due this week will update the outlook for demand and activity following the February rate rise, with markets also focused on offshore leads af...
9 February 2026
Economy

Big fall in spending eases Reserve Bank inflation fears

A fall in consumer spending in December might quiet concerns that the economy is running too hot and needs further intervention.
9 February 2026