economy
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Why the next Reserve Bank call should be simple
With unemployment rising and growth slowing, is the case for a change of direction on interest rates becoming harder to ignore?
The quirky signs that reveal how the economy is really doing
What do Big Macs, lipstick and sausage sizzles say about the economy? These quirky indicators reveal how Australians are really coping.
Inside the life of AMP economist Diana Mousina
AMP economist Diana Mousina shares her career story, her Soviet-era childhood, and why people quiz her about the RBA at children's birthday parties.
Smashed avo lie: Economist exposes the wealth gap
What if the smashed avo myth was a distraction all along? Economist Thomas Walker reveals what's actually keeping young Australians from getting ahead.
Joseph Healy on the truth about Australia’s rich-poor divide
After four decades in banking, the death of Joseph Healy's son inspired him to walk away from finance to take on a new mission: fixing Australia's broken mental health system.
Why women can’t afford to keep carrying the cost-of-living burden
Women are still the economy's shock absorbers, cutting back on essentials to help make ends meet. But they are wearing thin. It's time the system took the strain.
The best and worst performers on the ASX this week
Volatility was the defining theme for markets this week. Yet amid the downturn, some members of the ASX top 100 defied the broader trend.
What would it take for the RBA to ease rates further?
Notes from its November meeting suggest that the Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board is content taking a patient approach amid economic uncertainty.
The best and worst performing stocks of the week
Miners were the standouts in the ASX top 100 this week, including IGO Limited, which was up more than 34%, and Pilbara Minerals, up more than 29%.
What the RBA’s next move could mean for your money
Would another rate cut be good news for your wallet - or a warning sign? Here's what the RBA's next move could mean for jobs, spending and your finances.
