by Scott | Feb 10, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on 9 February 2026 that household spending in Australia fell by 0.4 per cent in December 2025 compared to November, following strong increases in earlier months.
by Scott | Feb 6, 2026 | ECONOMY
The ASX 200 closed the week at 8,708.80, down approximately 1.8% for the week.
by Scott | Feb 4, 2026 | ECONOMY
Annual living costs rose for every household type in the December 2025 quarter, with age pensioner households hit hardest (+4.2%) due to rising electricity and housing costs, while employee households saw the smallest increase (+2.3%) as mortgage interest charges fell...
by Scott | Feb 3, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, marking the first rate hike of 2026 as inflationary pressures persist, according to the official RBA media release.
by Scott | Jan 31, 2026 | ECONOMY
Australian retail turnover rose 0.2% in December, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
by Scott | Jan 31, 2026 | ECONOMY
The ASX 200 closed the week up +0.1%, lifting YTD gains to +1.62%, and at 8,869.10 it is currently trading +0.7% above its six-month rolling average.
