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Economy

The CommBank View: Higher rates, harder choices

A new economic reality is taking shape as global pressures continue to build, Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Luke Yeaman says.
10 September 2026
Economy

Australian economy: the cyclical slowdown has arrived

Australia’s economy faces a delicate balancing act as growth slows and inflation persists, says CommBank's Belinda Allen.
10 September 2026
Economy

Incentives and difficult concessions: The US path to a deal with Iran

The US will make a deal with Iran if it can, but the concessions needed to make it happen will be politically costly, says CommBank's Madison Cartw...
10 September 2026
Economy

The Bond Market View: Pressure building

Global bond markets are under growing pressure as inflation risks, rising government borrowing and competition for capital push long-term yields hi...
10 September 2026
Economy

Flexibility has kept oil in check, but will it last? 

The global economy is proving resilient to the energy shock, but persistent inflation and geopolitical risks are putting pressure on the outlook.
10 September 2026
Economy

Oil markets dominate the headlines, but diesel shortages are the bigger concern

CommBank View | Brent oil will remain volatile between $US70 and $US100 a barrel in the second half of 2026, but tighter diesel supply remains the ...
9 September 2026