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Interest rates
6 January 2026

Economists Flag A Tough 2026 as Interest Rates to Rise Again

Australian borrowers could be facing another challenging year, with economists warning that interest rates may rise multiple times in 2026 as inflation remains stubbornly...
Redundancies in Australia
16 December 2025

Redundancies in Australia Rising Quietly in White-Collar Sectors

If you’ve been scrolling LinkedIn and thinking “Is it just me… or is the vibe different?”, you’re not imagining things. Behind the corporate gloss,...
November Economics
16 December 2025

Economic Snapshot – November 2025 Update

This article was prepared by Michael Furey, Principal of Delta Research & Advisory, on behalf of HPartners Group. NOVEMBER 2025 IN SUMMARY A volatile...
RBA Rates
9 December 2025

RBA Holds Rates Steady as Signs of Cooling Emerge

Australia’s cash rate will remain unchanged this month, with the Reserve Bank opting to keep settings steady as evidence grows that the economy is...
ASX Markets
2 December 2025

ASX Markets Look Up as Bitcoin Stumbles

The ASX 200 is expected to open slightly higher, even as global markets grapple with a sharp downturn in cryptocurrencies led by a steep...
Wage growth
25 November 2025

Wages Growth Slows as Inflation Bites

Australia’s wage growth has eased, rising 3.4% over the year to September 2025, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The...
Westpac Branches
18 November 2025

Westpac Pauses Regional Branch Closures Until 2030

Major bank Westpac Banking Corporation has announced it will halt further branch closures in regional Australia for at least the next three years, extending...
11 November 2025

Economic Snapshot – October 2025 Update

This article was prepared by Michael Furey, Principal of Delta Research & Advisory, on behalf of HPartners Group. OCTOBER 2025 IN SUMMARY Global sharemarkets...
Solar Sharer
11 November 2025

Solar Sharer: Free Power Coming to Millions of Aussie Homes

From July 2026, households in New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South Australia will be able to access at least three free hours of...