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Employment growth slowed in October after a strong run, but the jobless rate stayed low and underlying trends remained relatively healthy.
ECONOMY
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The Australian Government must stop acting in the interests of US shareholders (Pearls and Irritations)
Why are wage earners and homeowners with mortgages bearing the brunt of high interest payments which certainly constrain spending and damage the retail sector,
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NAB CEO Andrew Irvine spoke to 3AW host Tom Elliott on Monday 14 October on topics including housing, interest rates and the economy.
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The Reserve Bank’s aggressive interest rate settings are finally bringing the property market to heel.
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Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says the economy could enter a recession if inflation becomes entrenched.
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Inflation will hit the Reserve Bank's target and they need to act.
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One clear message from yesterday's RBA communications was that if rates are to move over the next few months it is almost certain to be up, not down.
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There were hopes of a series of rates cuts coming soon, but hopes have been dashed by shock new figures today.
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There’s a common belief that Aussies can expect much-needed rate cuts in 2024, but there’s a key reason to be sceptical.
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A superannuation fund strategist is now expecting the Australian dollar to plunge to 59 US cents by Christmas as a result of China's economic slowdown.
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A massive collapse in China is sending economic shockwaves around the world — including in Australia.
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The flow of deals in the commercial property sector is at its lowest level in more than a decade, down 68 per cent to $5.2 million in the last quarter.
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