
Australia’s Hawkish Interest-Rate Hike Explained in Four Charts
Australia’s central bank surprised investors for a second straight month with an interest-rate increase that suggested it’s worried
1970-01-01 08:00

Australia Unexpectedly Raises Key Rate, May Tighten Further
Australia’s central bank unexpectedly raised its key interest rate and kept the door ajar to further hikes as
1970-01-01 08:00

PwC Woes Worsen as $159 Billion Australian Fund Joins Boycott
Australia’s second largest pension fund has joined the boycott of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the fallout of the embattled accounting
1970-01-01 08:00

Australia’s Rate Outlook in the Air as Inflation Still Untamed
Economists and money markets are divided over which way Australia’s central bank will move Tuesday as lingering price
1970-01-01 08:00

Prelude to Fed Features Two Global Rate Cliffhangers: Eco Week
With the Federal Reserve approaching a possible pause in interest rate-hiking, two close-call decisions elsewhere in the world
1970-01-01 08:00

PwC Contracts Frozen by $191 Billion Australian Pension Fund
Australia’s largest pension fund AustralianSuper has frozen all future contracts with PricewaterhouseCoopers as it assesses the fallout of
1970-01-01 08:00

Australia Monthly Inflation Jumps to 6.8%, Raising Rate Pressure
Australian inflation accelerated, snapping three months of easing, sending government bond yields higher as traders fretted about potentially
1970-01-01 08:00

PwC Barred From All New RBA Contracts Until Scandal Clears
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe said he’s “appalled” by the tax scandal that’s engulfed PricewaterhouseCoopers and
1970-01-01 08:00

Australia’s Building Approvals Slump to Lowest Level in 11 Years
Australian approvals to build new homes tumbled to the lowest level in 11 years, driven by fewer permits
1970-01-01 08:00

Australia Retail Sales Flat as Higher Rates Drag on Spending
Australian retail sales were flat in April, ending a three-month streak of gains, suggesting consumers are reining in
1970-01-01 08:00

Australian Unemployment Climbs, Reducing Rate-Hike Pressure
Australia unemployment unexpectedly increased in April as employers cut jobs — led by full-time roles — reinforcing the
1970-01-01 08:00

Australia’s Consumer Confidence Slumps on Rate Hike and Budget
Australia’s consumer confidence tumbled in May after the Reserve Bank unexpectedly raised interest rates and the government handed
1970-01-01 08:00