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Shoppers tipped to splash cash in Boxing Day spree
Budget-conscious buying is expected to drive big Boxing Day sales as savvy shoppers splurge for the year ahead, helping retailers clear shelves and...
24 December 2025
From golden fields to jet fuel: why Australian canola matters more than you think
Australia is set to grow enough canola this year to fill just over six MCGs yet very little of that crop stays at home.
24 December 2025
What to know about the possible impact of Japan's rate hike
The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to a 30-year high on Friday in a widely anticipated move that could rattle world markets.
22 December 2025
Black Friday travel splurge lifts spending to $23.8bn record
Holidays and leisure on the wish list as shoppers make a decisive shift towards online shopping for Black Friday 2025.
19 December 2025
New Zealand's economic rollercoaster continues after GDP rise
Bumper growth in tourism has helped deliver New Zealand a 1.1 per cent rise in GDP.
18 December 2025
Budget update shows Australia’s deficit narrowing as economy strengthens
The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) shows a smaller deficit and improved debt outlook, but inflation and spending pressures remain.
17 December 2025