Australian economy
Opinion
World markets
Wall Street is primed to crumble if the Fed got it wrong
The start of a Fed rate-cutting cycle is a huge moment for the international financial system. Whether it has come too late remains to be seen.
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
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Opinion
Opinion
This is the key to happiness and economic prosperity
Since the industrial revolution, we’ve fattened up our economy by pumping out products and consuming more. But there’s a way to grow outside the box.
- by Millie Muroi
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Interest rates
Hates for rates: RBA governor Michele Bullock’s tough-talking first year
From a bitter political fight on rates to inflationary haircuts, Bullock’s term as Reserve Bank governor is unlikely to get easier.
- by Shane Wright
RBA will cut rates six months after rest of world: Macquarie boss
Shemara Wikramanayake says Australian inflation is six months behind countries where rates have already been cut, but the economy is stronger in other areas.
- by Penry Buckley
Opinion
Gender equality
Economists get things wrong – a lot. There’s one glaring problem
It starts with our 17 and 18-year-olds, but flows through to our toughest decisions. Here’s how we change the game.
- by Millie Muroi
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Coronavirus pandemic
The $85b Australians have saved by ditching the commute
Craig and Sylvia saved $350 a week when they stopped commuting to work and spent the money going to Italy instead. They are not alone.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Opinion
Opinion
Chalmers has every right to comment on what the Reserve Bank is doing to the economy
The RBA has a job to do, but let’s never forget it’s a bunch of unelected people wielding what amount to extraordinary powers. It’s not infallible, and it should not be verboten for an elected parliamentarian to note the effects of the RBA’s choices.
- by Shaun Carney
Chalmers eyes Greens lifeline for Reserve Bank overhaul
After months of talks, the Coalition has walked away from a key change to the Reserve Bank. But the treasurer may win support from the Greens.
- by Shane Wright
Letters
Letters
Blaming Albanese for this crisis is unreasonable
Readers respond to polling that shows Australians blame Labor for inflation and the rising cost of living.
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Interest rates
Spending to avoid a recession is a good thing, says Chalmers
Without government spending on Medicare bulk-billing, pharmaceuticals and the NDIS, the country would already be in a recession.
- by Shane Wright
The eight steps that could persuade the Reserve Bank to lower rates
This week’s national accounts suggest the RBA’s latest forecasts around households were wrong. But there are several key indicators it will watch before it moves on rates.
- by Shane Wright