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No rate hike yet, but will it rise on Melbourne Cup Day? It all depends on petrol prices

Written by Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

If the Reserve Bank does push up interest rates again, the most likely next date is its next board meeting, on Melbourne Cup Tuesday.

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Yes, what you think about inflation can influence what the RBA does next
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Despite high hopes, multi-employer bargaining is unlikely to 'get wages moving'
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Top Ways in Which Strategic Account Planning Boosts Sales and Revenue
Strategic account planning is a sales strategy that helps sales teams focus on the most critical accounts in their portfolio. It enables you to identify your most profitable customers, identify…
Tax Scam Alert! Cyber Security Expert Warns Australians How To Avoid Scams
Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy is warning Australians to be extra vigilant over the coming months to avoid falling victim to a tax time scammer. People right across…

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

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Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

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Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Led by seasoned capital markets veteran Mark Wang, the fund is purpose-built to serve Australia’s most productive yet chronically underserved busi...

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

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AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

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Is your search bar your competitor’s best salesperson?

A few weeks ago, I was watching the Super Bowl. Traditionally, those halftime ad spots are reserved for the world’s biggest, most established bran...

No rate hike yet, but will it rise on Melbourne Cup Day? It all depends on petrol prices

Is the capital gains tax discount an act of intergenerational ‘bastardry’?

Australia was once a world leader in innovation. A new report shows the system is now ‘broken’

Yes, what you think about inflation can influence what the RBA does next

Why millions of JB Hi-Fi customers are getting these texts and emails about a court case

RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come

The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Despite high hopes, multi-employer bargaining is unlikely to 'get wages moving'

Top Ways in Which Strategic Account Planning Boosts Sales and Revenue

Tax Scam Alert! Cyber Security Expert Warns Australians How To Avoid Scams

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

Is your search bar your competitor’s best salesperson?

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

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