Australia is slowing, but inflation remains too high. We look at what the RBA is signalling and what the changing outlook means for investors.
Australians subscription trap 26 billion – A simple guide to taking back control of your money Australians are now spending about $26.5 billion a year on subscription services. That figure comes from national research by ING, which looked at everything from streaming to fitness to dating apps. It includes Spotify, Netflix, HelloFresh, Microsoft 365, Google […]
The RBA raised rates again in May 2026 as inflation picked up. We look at what changed, how higher rates are affecting households and what it means for investors.
Australian Inflation Update March 2026 – Why do CPI Announcements Matter? The Consumer Price Index (CPI) isn’t just another number – it’s one of the most important signals in the financial world. When the CPI is released, everyone from government leaders to investors pays attention, as it shows how fast prices are rising across the […]
Australia’s Monetary Policy in Mar 2026 – Why the RBA Raised Interest Rates — Even With Rising Fuel Prices and Global Uncertainty At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia Board decided to raise the cash rate target by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it to 4.10%. This decision comes at a time when global […]
Australian Inflation Update Nov 2025 – Why do CPI Announcements Matter? The Consumer Price Index (CPI) isn’t just another number – it’s one of the most important signals in the financial world. When the CPI is released, everyone from government leaders to investors pays attention, as it shows how fast prices are rising across the […]