Download IPFS Australia’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), is now expected to cut interest rates three times by early 2026, easing the cash rate from the current 3.85 percent to 3.1 percent. This marks an upgrade from earlier expectations of only two rate cuts and reflects growing[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s economic momentum appears to be softening, with the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Economic Index recording no growth in June 2025. This follows a marginally upwardly revised gain of 0.1 percent in May, reinforcing the view that the economy is transitioning away from its earlier pace of recovery. More[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left interest rates unchanged at 3.85 percent this month, but the possibility of a cut in August is becoming more likely. Minutes from the latest RBA Board meeting, released yesterday, revealed growing concern over softening labour market conditions. Unemployment rose to 4.3[Read More…]

Download IPFS A series of major cyber incidents this week has thrown a spotlight on the vulnerability of critical industries worldwide, with a troubling mix of digital and physical breaches affecting companies in Australia, Russia, and Serbia. These developments not only underline the evolving sophistication of cybercrime but also highlight[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s economic recovery faces mounting headwinds as fresh data reveals troubling signs of stagnation. Westpac Banking Corporation’s (Westpac) latest Leading Index – a key predictor of future economic activity – slumped to just 0.03% in June 2025, signaling weakening momentum across critical sectors. With gross domestic product (GDP)[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a significant development for economic forecasting, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has announced the rollout of a comprehensive monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) beginning in 2025. This move, long requested by economists and policymakers, aims to provide more accurate and timely insights into inflation trends across[Read More…]