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RBA has room to pause after May rate hike
The Reserve Bank’s third consecutive interest rate increase has left monetary policy well placed, with CBA economists expecting rates to remain on ...
5 May 2026
EV demand expected to remain strong despite tax changes
The take-up of electric vehicles will not be affected despite a winding back of tax discounts on more expensive models, the energy minister has pre...
5 May 2026
Reserve Bank raises interest rates for third straight meeting
The Reserve Bank has lifted rates for a third straight meeting, warning the Middle East oil crisis could push inflation higher and keep price press...
5 May 2026
Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals
A raft of fresh agreements struck between Japan and Australia will be incremental but important, analysts say.
5 May 2026
Get up to speed on negative gearing
Australians have been arguing about negative gearing for forty years, and with the federal budget looming, it’s back in the headlines. What’s the d...
4 May 2026
Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills
Batteries are helping keep a lid on power prices as Australia becomes less exposed to global energy shocks.
30 April 2026