by Scott | May 11, 2026 | ECONOMY
KPMG Australia stated on 22 January 2026 that Baby Boomer households remained the wealthiest in Australia with an average net worth of $2.375 million, while Millennials averaged $905,000. The analysis found Gen X households held the highest wealth in dwellings and...
by Scott | May 6, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Reserve Bank of Australia increased the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent at its May 2026 monetary policy decision, citing inflation remaining above target and ongoing strength in the labour market. The Board stated that further tightening of monetary...
by Scott | May 4, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported total dwellings approved fell 1.9 per cent in March 2026, following a revised 0.9 per cent increase in February, with private sector house approvals down 3.8 per cent.
by Scott | May 4, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Australian Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.6% in the 12 months to March 2026, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data released on April 29, 2026. This annual rate increased from 3.7% in February 2026, driven primarily by housing (+6.5%),...
by Scott | Apr 16, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports the unemployment rate remained at 4.3 per cent in March 2026, with employment increasing by approximately 7,000 people and the participation rate recorded at 66.6 per cent. FLIR – Pressure Point: Persistent labour market...
by Scott | Apr 2, 2026 | ECONOMY
The ASX 200 closed the week up +0.74%, making YTD gains since Jan 1 down -1.70%, at 8579.50 it is currently trading -2.15% below its six-month end of week rolling average.
