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...
by Scott | Feb 24, 2026 | ECONOMY
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has confirmed approximately 300 roles will be made redundant across its Australian operations while committing $90 million over three years to upskill staff and expand artificial intelligence capability. The bank says the job reductions...
by Scott | Feb 21, 2026 | ECONOMY
The ASX 200 closed the week up +1.84%, lifting YTD gains since Jan 1 to +4.05%, at 9,081.40 it is currently trading +3.30% above its six-month end of week rolling average.
by Scott | Feb 19, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released Labour Force, Australia, January 2026, showing the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.1 per cent with employment rising by 18,000 and full-time employment up by 50,000.
by Scott | Feb 18, 2026 | ECONOMY
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the Wage Price Index: Australia, December 2025, showing that wages increased by 0.8 per cent in the December quarter 2025 and 3.4 per cent over the year to December 2025, with public sector pay growing faster than private...
by Scott | Feb 14, 2026 | ECONOMY
The ASX 200 closed out the week at 8,917.60. +2.40% for the week, +1.41% above 6 month average and +2.17% YTD since Jan 1.
