Australia won’t escape Trump trade chaos
From www.aumanufacturing.com.au: Australia is likely to face economic repercussions due to the ongoing trade tensions initiated by US President Donald Trump, including potential tariffs … read more
Economy
Flat retail sales flat in December
From creditorwatch.com.au: Retail sales in Australia were largely unchanged in December, decreasing by 0.1% month-on-month but showing a 4.6% increase compared to December 2023, … read more
Outlook 2025
From www.macquarie.com: Macquarie expects 2025 to be a favorable year for Australian investors, driven by falling interest rates, resilient domestic GDP growth, and a … read more
RBA – February rate cut
From michaelwest.com.au: The RBA is expected to start cutting interest rates in February, with market projections indicating several rate cuts throughout 2025.
Analysts predict … read more
Inflation down, rate cut now appearing certain
From apimagazine.com.au: Inflation rates have taken an unexpected plunge, fuelling speculation that the RBA will implement an interest rate cut. This economic shift is… read more
Quarterly CPI analysis: mixed signals and global uncertainty
From bdo.com.au: An analysis of the quarterly CPI, examining its implications for the Reserve Bank of Australia amidst fluctuating economic signals and global uncertainties. … read more
Federal budget forecast errors need greater scrutiny
From www.firstlinks.com.au: The recent discrepancies between Australia’s Treasury budget forecasts and actual outcomes require closer scrutiny, as they have significant implications for economic projections … read more
Renewable energy: Financial incentives for aluminium
From www.aumanufacturing.com.au: Aluminium smelting in Australia accounts for 10% of the country’s electricity consumption and approximately 4.6% of its total emissions, prompting the federal … read more
Cash mandate: conflicting messages
The Institute of Public Accountants says the government’s cash acceptance mandate conflicts with previous pushes for businesses to adopt digital payments, www.accountantsdaily.com.au reports .
Treasurer … read more
What’s in the 2024-25 Mid-Year Economic Review?
From www.knowledgeshop.com.au: The 2024-25 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook reveals a projected increase in the budget deficit by over $21.8 billion over four years, … read more