Ivan Colhoun from CreditorWatch says inflation hasn’t truly returned to target yet, and businesses reporting high input costs could force the RBA to reconsider rate rises.
Australian household spending rose just 0.1% in August, well below forecasts. CreditorWatch’s Anneke Thompson questions whether the RBA is overestimating consumer strength.
The RBA held interest rates at 3.60%, citing signs inflation may be higher than expected in September.
Melbourne’s struggling land market jumped in May and August after rate cuts. More momentum expected through November regardless of next week’s decision.
Australia’s central bank delivered its third rate cut this year, dropping rates to 3.6% as businesses navigate a tricky hiring landscape.
Three economic surprises in July caught everyone off guard. From RBA shock decisions to unemployment jumps, here’s what flipped the outlook.
Four in five businesses surveyed said they were positive about the future despite current headwinds and challenging conditions.
Small business groups warn RBA’s proposed card surcharge ban won’t eliminate fees, just hide them in higher prices.
What’s behind Australia’s economic contradiction of booming jobs but failing business confidence? Find out more.
Here’s what the experts are saying about the RBA’s latest rate cut and its impact on small businesses and the economy.
