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Comyn sees a ‘path through’ for Australian economy

CBA Chief Executive Officer Matt Comyn discusses the full-year result, the support being provided to customers and businesses, and why he remains optimistic about Australia’s long-term prospects.

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What began as breakthrough hydrogen research at the University of Wollongong is now a world-leading innovation powerhouse with its first commercial order after just five years of development.

The growing popularity of electric vehicles in Australia has hit overdrive in 2026, and the car market is undergoing significant changes.

Record livestock prices, booming global demand and homegrown ag-tech are helping producers boost productivity, improve decision-making and look to the future with confidence.

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Wall Street ends mixed as optimism on AI shares returns

US stocks have closed mostly higher as investors digested economic data and earnings reports of major companies.
13 August 2026
Markets

Aussie shares edge lower as CommBank, miners weigh on market

Australia's market ended the session lower as companies handed down another mixed bag of results.
13 August 2026
Economy

The world is awash with cash. That's why asset prices keep rising

New CBA research shows abundant global liquidity is supporting asset prices and financial markets.
12 August 2026
Economy

Households to bear the brunt of sluggish productivity

The Reserve Bank now expects labour productivity to shrink 0.5% in 2026, down from 0.2% growth.
12 August 2026
Markets

Wall Street ends down as hopes of a Hormuz deal fade

US crude oil jumped about 5% to settle at $US82.13 a barrel as confidence in a Hormuz deal faded.
11 August 2026
Economy

RBA flags inflation fight isn't over

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate at 4.35 per cent as expected, but says it remains prepared to raise rates again if inflation r...
11 August 2026

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