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US midterms shift the economic outlook: what it could mean for Australia

A Democratic sweep of the US midterm elections has changed the balance of power in Washington, but that doesn’t mean things will become more settled, CommBank economists say.

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Wall Street surges after US midterms as oil prices tumble

US stocks surged after the midterm elections ended Republican control of Congress, while oil prices tumbled and Treasury bond yields fell.
5 November 2026
Business

Brisbane 2032: 5 lessons Paris 2024 can teach Australian businesses

Paris 2024 Games finance chief Fabrice Lacroix says the realities of delivering the event changed his mind about the role local businesses can play...
5 November 2026
Economy

US midterms shift the economic outlook: what it could mean for Australia

A Democratic sweep of the US midterm elections has changed the balance of power in Washington, but that doesn’t mean things will become more settle...
5 November 2026
Economy

Spending surprise keeps the risk of more rate rises alive

The latest ABS data shows Australians spent more than expected in September, adding another consideration for interest rate decisions a day after t...
4 November 2026
Markets

Why bonds are back on investors’ radars

Higher yields and wider access through ETFs are bringing bonds back into focus for Australian investors after years when shares dominated the searc...
4 November 2026
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CBA interest rate decision - November 2026

Commonwealth Bank responds to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate increase.
4 November 2026

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Commonwealth Bank 2026 AGM

News, video and photos from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Annual General Meeting.

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What are bonds, how do they work, and why does the bond market matter?

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Bonds and bond markets are an important part of the economy, but most people don’t know a lot about them. Here’s a guide to what they do and how they work.

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

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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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If we're feeling the squeeze, where’s all this inflation coming from?

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Many of us are feeling under cost-of-living pressure, so what’s causing the inflation the RBA acknowledges is making Australians “furious”?

 

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