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'Two-speed’ housing market tipped to slow as higher rates bite
Australia’s housing market is stronger than expected, but higher rates and new affordability pressures are expected to slow price growth over the n...
17 April 2026
Aussies want electric cars to save money
Rising petrol prices are making electric vehicles more appealing, with fuel savings becoming the biggest reason Australians are considering the swi...
16 April 2026
Petrol prices inflate March spending ahead of expected slowdown
Older Australians and a 23% jump in transport costs pumped up the spending of Australian households in March, but CBA economists say a slowdown is ...
16 April 2026
Unemployment rate steady despite Iran war risks
Effects of the Iran war have not yet caused a spike in Australia's unemployment rate, but the newest labour force figures are unlikely to lessen th...
16 April 2026
Iran war a longer-term question for China
China’s economy started 2026 more strongly than expected, but the bigger risk is whether a prolonged Iran war weakens global demand and hits exports.
16 April 2026
IMF cuts outlook, warns of potential global recession
The IMF has cut its global growth outlook, saying conflict-driven oil shocks have become a bigger threat to the world economy.
15 April 2026