by Scott | Mar 20, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The ASX 200 closed the week down -2.16%, making YTD gains since Jan 1 down -3.43%, at 8428.40 it is currently trading -4.33% below its six-month end of week rolling average.
by Scott | Mar 18, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
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 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
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 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
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 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
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 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
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.