Colin Brinsden
RBA expected to lift interest rates amid federal election campaign
Economists are generally convinced the Reserve Bank of Australia will lift the cash rate at Tuesday’s monthly board meeting, which would be...
Petrol prices on the rise despite tax cut
Petrol prices are on the rise again, despite the efforts of the Morrison government to curb cost of living pressures at the...
Business pressured by rising costs: ABS
It’s not just Australian households that are suffering from the largest spike in inflation in more than 20 years. New figures found...
Confidence lifts as petrol prices drop
Falling petrol prices have given a further lift to consumer confidence, but a new survey still shows pessimists outweighing optimists. The ANZ-Roy...
Inflation brings forward rate timing: RBA
The rise in inflation has likely brought forward the timing of an increase in the cash rate, the Reserve Bank of Australia...
Anne Ruston named to replace Greg Hunt as health minister
Scott Morrison has promoted Anne Ruston to the cabinet post of health if the Coalition is successful at the May 21 election,...
Unemployment rate steady at 4 per cent
Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 4 per cent in March as a further 17,900 people joined the workforce, fewer than economists...
Confidence lifts as petrol prices continue to fall
Petrol prices falling to comfortably below $2 a litre in most places has provided a further boost to confidence, although a survey...
Greens leader Adam Bandt: We’re eager to hold the balance of power
As the major political parties try to play the underdog in the May 21 election, the Greens appear confident they will hold...
Markets likely to proceed with caution on the road to election day
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement of a federal election on May 21 will likely trigger a period when Australians put caution first....