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CBA rates call: RBA expected to lift rates in March and May as Iran conflict boosts inflation risk
Strong local economic conditions are expected to outweigh global uncertainty in the RBA’s next rate decisions.
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Oil is the starting ingredient for petrol, diesel and jet fuel. When its price rises, it can push up transport costs, which can gradually make many everyday things more expensive, even for people who never visit a service station.
February marks the first monthly decline since September 2024 as spending begins to soften. CommBank senior economist Ashwin Clarke explains the data.
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Oil prices can affect everyday Australians far beyond what it costs to fill up your car. Why are they so important to the economy?
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Capital gains tax is back in the news again. What is it, where did it come from, and what's behind this latest discussion?
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