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20 May 2025 • By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic • 1 min read

Bullock delivers ‘confident cut’ while staying alert to global shock

Governor Michele Bullock said the board debated a larger move but settled on a cautious 25 basis point cut, while warning the RBA remains on high ...

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RBA move brings rates to lowest since mid-2023

The RBA has lowered rates to a level not seen since mid-2023. After delivering its first rate cut in over four years in February, the new-look ...

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Economists expect modest RBA cut, warn structural reforms needed beyond rate moves

The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to deliver another 25 basis point cut at its upcoming monetary policy meeting, potentially lowering ...

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Crypto industry urges immediate action following Labor’s re-election victory

As the Albanese government secures a resounding re-election win, the crypto industry is calling for swift action on digital asset reform, emphasising ...

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Labor’s clear mandate boosts investor confidence, but fiscal headwinds loom

Despite the global trend of incumbents falling victim to cost-of-living frustrations, Labor has bucked the tide, returning to government with an ...

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CPI beats forecasts but rate cut still likely amid global growth risks

While the latest quarterly CPI print exceeded expectations, most economists still anticipate a rate cut, especially amid growing downside risks to ...

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ASX to review shareholder approval rules amid James Hardie scrutiny

Investors have raised concerns over the lack of shareholder influence in corporate transactions, prompting the ASX to announce a review of its ...

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Global recession ‘more likely than not’, warns leading economist

A leading economist has warned that a global recession is likely by year-end, blaming the Trump-era trade upheavals and ongoing uncertainty in global ...

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Albanese and Chalmers split hairs over ‘advice’ v ‘modelling’ in negative gearing debate

The negative gearing debate of 2024 was reignited last week after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appeared to walk back earlier statements, clarifying ...

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Strong jobs data tempers hopes of jumbo RBA rate cut in May

Both economists and money markets have scaled back expectations of a jumbo rate cut in May. Economists are now reconsidering their interest rate ...

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