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Business

ASX tracks global shares lower after glitch

Australian shares fall following new comments from the Bank of Japan and a systems glitch that kept trading in many companies suspended for most of...
1 December 2025
Economy

Pay boost for childcare workers

Childcare workers are getting a pay rise to encourage them to stay in the industry.
1 December 2025
Economy

China's factories slow down again despite trade war truce

China's factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November.
1 December 2025
Community

CommBank’s Kit launches new money skills program

Kit Cares Community Program will be awarding four organisations with a $10,000 cash prize.
1 December 2025
Economy

Data centres, planes drive biggest business investment jump in 4 years

Australian businesses lifted spending sharply in the September quarter, signalling confidence in the economic recovery.
28 November 2025
Economy

Global economy set to pick up in 2026, but risks remain

CBA forecasts stronger global growth next year as interest rate cuts and tax relief take effect, though trade tensions and tech boom concerns linger.
28 November 2025

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The latest environmental, sustainability and carbon thought leadership from CBA and leading minds across industry and markets.

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Exclusive: CommBank Matildas captain Sam Kerr talks life, football and the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.

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Property
Driven by Baby Boomer longevity and Millennial housing needs, the next generational handover of wealth will be unlike any before it, demographer Bernard Salt says.

Technology
Commonwealth Bank has announced the appointment of Ranil Boteju as Chief AI Officer, commencing early in 2026.

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