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.
by Scott | Feb 25, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
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 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
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...