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Economics vs geopolitics: does the wolf finally bite?
So far, markets have taken a ‘glass-half full’ approach to the Iran crisis, betting high oil prices and disruption won’t last. CBA Chief Economist ...
23 March 2026
China vows more open economy in bid to boost confidence
Beijing is promoting its economic trajectory and investment opportunities to foreign business leaders.
23 March 2026
Geo-economics explained: How global power shapes markets
Markets are often talked about as if they operate separately from politics. But in reality, the global economy is closely shaped by government deci...
20 March 2026
Air freight under threat from Middle East war
Jet fuel prices are rising as Middle East disruption squeezes refined fuel supply, leaving airlines and air freight operators facing higher costs a...
20 March 2026
Labour market stays strong with surprise employment jump, but risks are building
New data showing strong employment growth highlights a resilient Australian jobs market, but CBA economists caution the picture may change as the y...
19 March 2026
Diesel Australia’s big worry, says CBA economist Vivek Dhar
The Middle East war is causing an unprecedented disruption to global oil flows, raising risks for diesel supply, energy prices and Australia’s ener...
18 March 2026