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Brent eyes record rise as US oil also climbs above $US100

US stocks swung on Monday as oil prices kept climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end.
31 March 2026
Economy

Split RBA opted for rate hike over war uncertainty risk

Concerns about the Middle East conflict, higher petrol prices and softer household spending explain why RBA members were divided in March, even as ...
31 March 2026
Economy

Headwinds build for the Australian economy as energy shock shifts inflation outlook

Rising energy costs are expected to push inflation higher than previously forecast, slow Australia’s economic growth and keep interest rates higher...
27 March 2026
Economy

More than prosecco: Your need-to-know guide to Australia’s new free trade deal with Europe

There’s a lot more to the Australia-EU free trade deal than the name of one of our favourite wines. Here’s a quick guide to what’s changing and why...
26 March 2026
Economy

Australia’s inflation pressure rising amid energy price shock

Rising global energy prices are running into home-grown inflation pressures in an Australian economy that’s already running above capacity, CBA’s B...
25 March 2026
Economy

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