by Scott | Mar 18, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Reserve Bank of Australia increased the cash rate target by 0.25 percentage points to 4.10 per cent at its March 2026 monetary policy meeting. The decision reflects persistent inflation remaining above the 2–3 per cent target range.
by Scott | Mar 7, 2026 | ECONOMY
The ASX 200 closed the week down -3.78%, making YTD gains since Jan 1 up +1.41%, at 8851.00 it is currently trading +0.42% above its six-month end of week rolling average.
by Scott | Mar 6, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Payments System Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia has expressed support for a proposed regulatory framework for Australia’s cash distribution sector. The framework would include public-sector crisis powers to maintain continuity of cash services. The Board...
by Scott | Mar 5, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported household spending rose 0.3% in January 2026, following a decline in December. The increase was driven by services spending, which rose 1.0%, while spending on goods fell 0.3%.
by Scott | Mar 2, 2026 | ECONOMY
The ASX 200 closed the week up +1.29%, lifting YTD gains since Jan 1 to +5.39%, at 9,198.60 it is currently trading +4.53% above its six-month end of week rolling average.
by Scott | Feb 25, 2026 | ECONOMY
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.8% in the 12 months to January 2026, unchanged from the December 2025 reading, with Housing costs up 6.8% and Food and non‑alcoholic beverages up 3.1% as leading contributors to...
