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The CommBank View: Higher rates, harder choices

A new economic reality is taking shape as global pressures continue to build. CommBank Chief Economist Luke Yeaman details how Australia is adjusting to this more complex economic era.

 

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Jake Brombal from Brombal’s Fresh Produce explains how hydroponics, desalination and smart monitoring help the family farm grow lettuce more efficiently in north-eastern NSW.

 

CommBank’s Head of Market Strategy and Rates Research Adam Donaldson unpacks the global bond sell-off, why yields have pushed higher and what it could mean for interest rates, markets and Australia.

CommBank’s Head of Australian Economics Belinda Allen talks about inflation, household spending, the labour market and the RBA outlook.

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Customers

CommBank Yello is becoming a points program. Here's what’s changing.

From 1 October 2026, eligible customers can earn points across their everyday banking, not just their credit card spend. 
9 September 2026
Markets

ASX narrows losses as oil jumps towards $US100

Australian shares finished lower after narrowing earlier losses, as stronger commodity prices lifted energy stocks and miners while banks, retailer...
9 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
CommBank View

The Domestic View: Cyclical slowdown, structural limits

Australia’s economy faces a delicate balancing act as growth slows and inflation persists.
9 September 2026
Property

Property settlement scam risk rising

Property settlement scams are becoming harder to spot as fraudsters use social media, AI and increasingly convincing communications to redirect lar...
9 September 2026
Economy

USD strength delayed, not derailed

CommBank expects the US dollar to strengthen as the Federal Reserve raises rates further than markets currently expect.
9 September 2026

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electrification

Find out more about how electrification is affecting everyday Australians as it reshapes our homes, transport and economy.

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Workers and paperwork

What is productivity and why does it need to improve?

 

Economy
Politicians and business leaders say Australia’s living standards won’t lift until we increase our productivity. Why?

 

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Have EVs reached a tipping point in Australia? 

Electrification
The growing popularity of electric vehicles in Australia has hit overdrive in 2026, and the car market is undergoing significant changes. Here’s eight key questions answered to get you up to speed, even if you aren’t a car person. 

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What is capital gains tax and what are the latest changes?

Economy
Updated | Capital gains tax (CGT) is back in the news again. What is it, where did it come from, what changed in the 2026-27 federal budget and what has the government announced since?

 

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