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Jobs market still too hot for RBA despite November dip
Australia’s labour market remains tight, suggesting the RBA won’t be cutting rates any time soon.
11 December 2025
AC/DC, Oasis rock November as entertainment spending overtakes Black Friday
Flipping the script on previous years, spending on blockbuster sport and music events overshadowed Black Friday sales in November.
11 December 2025
China trade surplus tops $1 trillion for first time
Chinese exports to Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia are surging as manufacturers seek to avoid US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
9 December 2025
EV sales helping cut pollution
Increased sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EVs are reducing Australia's transport emissions.
8 December 2025
New Wage and Labour Insights report finds wage growth lifting in a stable jobs market
Monthly indicator offers an early read on shifting labour-market conditions, underscoring case for the RBA’s cautious stance.
8 December 2025
Australian economy grows sharply as inflation risks return
CBA economists say economic growth hits its ‘speed limit’ as the Reserve Bank prepares for a December meeting where risks to inflation could be hig...
3 December 2025