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'Optimism' in budget as Australia seen turning a corner
The cost of living will be centre stage in the government's budget as many continue to do it tough, but a cabinet minister ...
Labor’s upcoming budget may place unnecessary ‘pressure’ on inflation numbers
Sky News host Sharri Markson discusses the potential for Labor’s budget deficit announcement could place “pressure” on ...
Australian Inflation May Quicken After Cyclone, Treasurer Warns
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned that consumer prices could rise after Cyclone Alfred destroyed crops and homes, as ...
Week Ahead: Inflation Data on the Radar
Following a week of central bank decisions, this week’s attention shifts to S&P Global flash PMIs, Australian and UK CPI ...
Trump’s Tariffs Are Self-Sabotage, Australia Treasurer Says
US tariffs on steel and aluminum are “self-defeating” and Australia merits better treatment, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said, ...
OECD March Economic Outlook flags slowdown in Australian economic growth
Australian economic growth will likely slow across 2026, the OECD warns, as US President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda ...
ACCC finds Australia’s supermarkets are among the world’s most profitable – but doesn’t accuse them of price gouging
The long-awaited, 441-page final report also doesn’t recommend new divestiture powers or breaking up the supermarkets.
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The Coalition’s claim that inflation doubled under Labor is misleading
To the extent that any government should shoulder the blame for inflation, most of the blame for this spurt in inflation should be sheeted home to the previous Coalition government, not the current ...
Chalmers reveals Alfred’s damage to the budget, inflation and growth
With just a week until Jim Chalmers delivers the budget, two think tanks say both sides of politics have to come up with ways ...
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Australian Dollar falls as US Dollar gains ground ahead of PPI data
Australia’s Consumer Inflation Expectations dropped to 3.6% in March, down from 4.6% in February. The latest US Consumer Price Index report showed that headline and core inflation cooled faster ...
Cyclone Alfred to cost budget $1.2 billion, hit growth and push up inflation: Chalmers
The cyclone looks set to hit many household budgets – from higher building costs to damaged crops raising prices on staples ...
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Australian inflation may quicken after cyclone, Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns
SYDNEY] Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned that consumer prices could rise after Cyclone Alfred destroyed crops and homes, as he laid bare the economic cost of the disaster. Read more at The ...