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Wages edge higher in July as labour market remains steady
Annual wage growth edged up in July, but the impact of higher award and minimum wages has so far been more modest than expected.
14 August 2026
Households to bear the brunt of sluggish productivity
The Reserve Bank now expects labour productivity to shrink 0.5% in 2026, down from 0.2% growth.
12 August 2026
The world is awash with cash. That's why asset prices keep rising
New CBA research shows abundant global liquidity is supporting asset prices and financial markets.
12 August 2026
RBA flags inflation fight isn't over
The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate at 4.35 per cent as expected, but says it remains prepared to raise rates again if inflation r...
11 August 2026
Reserve Bank tipped to hold rates but keep the door open to hikes
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock is expected to leave the door open to further rate hikes today even though expectations for an August hold ar...
11 August 2026
House-hunters face spring sale shortage in market slump
National property prices fell 0.7% in July, the biggest monthly drop since December 2022.
10 August 2026