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Car sales slow down but Chinese makers surge
Australians bought fewer new cars in February, but electric vehicles hit a fresh record as petrol sales slid and China became the biggest source of...
6 March 2026
RBA set for ‘lively’ rates debate as economy breaks the speed limit
Stronger growth and still‑high inflation keep pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia ahead of its March meeting, CBA economists say.
4 March 2026
Iran ‘complicating paths’ for RBA and other central banks
With central banks already battling sticky inflation, a prolonged Middle East conflict could have major economic consequences, says CBA Geo Economi...
4 March 2026
What you need to know about Middle East conflict and higher oil prices, even if you don’t own a car
Oil prices can affect everyday Australians far beyond what it costs to fill up your car. Why are they so important to the economy?
3 March 2026
China getting more comfortable with lower growth
ABARES says Australian farm production is set to smash $100 billion years early, but the record looks like a high-water mark with tariffs, softer p...
3 March 2026
Agriculture hits $100bn, but challenges on the horizon
ABARES says Australian farm production is set to smash $100 billion years early, but the record looks like a high-water mark with tariffs, softer p...
3 March 2026