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The geniuses in the financial markets – and they must be geniuses because they’re paid far more than we are – think next year will be an absolute ripper.
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Australia’s economic downturn appears to be going from bad to worse as virus lockdowns in the nation’s biggest states become broader.
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The RBA governor has conceded the economy will likely contract in the September quarter, interrupting the strong recovery from last year’s recession.
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Australians could use a vaccine passport system linked to QR codes from October, according to reports.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has held official interest rates at record low levels and kept its quantitative easing program unchanged.
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Australia's central bank will likely reverse its decision to taper its bond buying programme if Sydney remains in a coronavirus lockdown, bank economists say.
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All non-essential retailing is now closed in Greater Sydney and the construction industry is shut down until 30 July.
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There was much excitement last week when the RBA shifted to saying their “central scenario” is that a rise won’t be needed “before 2024″.
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Ross Gittens remains to be convinced that a Big Australia would be better either for our material living standards or environment.
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Dominic Perrottet, who has proved to be a big spending treasurer, declares New South Wales ‘dressed for success’.
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Only seven per cent of aspiring international students say they would continue with Australian courses if they're fully online, according to a new survey.
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