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Michele Bullock
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Australian inflation and interest rate outlook
4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated
Latest: Australian banks adjust rates amid RBA monetary policy shifts
Following higher-than-expected July inflation data in Australia, major financial institutions revised their interest rate forecasts. While the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held rates steady in August, banks such as NA
Australian housing market faces prolonged price corrections
124 clusters · 196 sources · last updated
Latest: Australian industry groups warn housing tax reforms will reduce supply
The Australian housing market downturn has intensified, with national home prices falling for a fifth consecutive month as of August 2026. National prices are now 3.6% below their March peak, with property values falling
Rise of sophisticated AI-driven deepfake impersonation scams
19 clusters · 97 sources · last updated
Latest: AI used for cyberattacks, election interference, and weapon development
Cybersecurity authorities continue to warn of evolving deepfake scams using artificial intelligence to impersonate trusted individuals. In India, SEBI has warned of the ‘Boss Scam,’ where fraudsters use AI-generated vide
Australian dollar volatility amid RBA and US yield shifts
10 clusters · 20 sources · last updated
Latest: US Treasury yields pressure Australian and New Zealand dollars
The Australian dollar continues to face technical resistance near the 0.7200 level. While the pair remains above its 200-day simple moving average near 0.6980, it is approaching overbought territory, which may trigger a
Japan rate hikes, yen weakness, and US-Japan intervention
58 clusters · 311 sources · last updated
Latest: Japanese yen expected to strengthen amid monetary policy shift
In late July 2026, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) maintained its short-term policy rate at approximately 1% while raising its GDP growth outlooks. To combat a yen slide near ¥164, the U.S. and Japan conducted a historic joint i
ASX volatility continues amid global rate signals and GDP
5 clusters · 43 sources · last updated
Latest: ASX healthcare sector rebounds 42% from recent lows
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has concluded its August earnings season, revealing a narrow recovery characterized by an 11.6 per cent rise in aggregate profits. While the healthcare sector demonstrated signifi
US-Iran conflict enters seventh month amid maritime tension
1706 clusters · 3649 sources · last updated
Latest: Oil prices surge toward $100 amid US-Iran tensions
The military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has entered its seventh month, characterized by a stalemate involving ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ a blockade designed to isolate Iran from global trade. While the
Australian economic stability and inflation trends
2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated
Latest: Australia inflation eases to 3.5% in July
The Australian economy has shown signs of stabilization and resilience, with estimates suggesting a potential 0.2 per cent growth in the second quarter that may avoid a recession. This stability has been supported by con
OECD income stagnation and Australian cost-of-living crisis
3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated
Latest: Australian economic pressures mount amid falling real wages
OECD data for the first quarter of 2026 indicates that real household income per capita across the organization grew by only 0.2%, trailing a 0.3% growth in real GDP per capita. While some economies like Hungary and Chil
Australia faces persistent inflation despite headline easing
12 clusters · 79 sources · last updated
Latest: Australia inflation eases to 3.5% but underlying pressure remains
Australia’s economy continues to navigate growth slowdowns and productivity challenges. While headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) data recently showed a deceleration, July figures indicate that inflation is proving persi
New Zealand Dollar volatility and economic shifts
2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated
Latest: Reserve Bank of Australia warns of potential rate hikes amid inflation risks
The New Zealand Dollar has experienced volatility against the US Dollar, influenced by slowing economic data from China. Chinese retail sales and industrial production figures for July fell short of estimates, suggesting
Australian economic inflation and wage developments
2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated
Latest: Australia misery index rises amid inflation and interest rate hikes
Australia has experienced rising economic pressures characterized by increasing inflation and a rising misery index. By March 2026, the misery index—which tracks inflation, unemployment, and interest rates—had increased