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'Save our BNPL sales' cry ARA

Treasurer Jim Chalmers's latest federal budget includes more than $80 billion of 'spending' not on the books

Falling grocery prices undercut political push to stamp out alleged price gouging

The price relief for popular groceries such as meat, seafood, fruit and vegetables is expected to continue.

RBA interest rates: Reserve to start eyeing rate cuts as inflation eases

The Reserve Bank will soon start considering interest rate cuts after better-than-expected inflation figures show price pressures rapidly easing.

RBA interest rates: stage three tax changes may push out first RBA rate cut, economists warn

While changes to the stage three tax cuts won’t derail the Reserve Bank interest rate outlook, some economists say it could delay the first rate cut.

How Treasurer Jim Chalmers is rated by 10 economists

Leading economists surveyed by The Australian Financial Review were asked to assess the performance of Treasurer Jim Chalmers and rate him out of 10.

RBA: Australian dollar near six-week low as soft jobs report backs cash rate on hold

The Australian dollar hovered near its lowest in six weeks after a surprise fall in employment in December, reinforcing expectations that the cash rate has peaked.

RBA: Federal Reserve rate cuts, iron ore will help the $A in 2024

Economists predict the Australian dollar will rise to US70¢ by the end of the year, buoyed by US rate cuts and an unexpectedly strong iron ore price.

RBA interest rates survey: Most economists tip bank to cut cash rate in September 2024

A tight jobs market and stubborn inflation prompt economists to pencil in a September rate cut. But nine economists say the RBA may raise rates again next month.

Sydney housing crisis: Hills District, North shore among city's regions with most spare bedrooms

More than a quarter of Sydneysiders live in a home with at least two spare bedrooms, while one in 10 are in overcrowded dwellings and need extra bedrooms.