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The Reserve Bank's inflation and employment goals have been outlined in an updated statement, including the board's role in achieving full employment.

Santos, Woodside confirm talks on $80b oil and gas merger

The Australian share market recovered to finish just 0.1 per cent down after whipsawing oil prices sent energy stocks on a wild rollercoaster ride.

The Australian share market recovered to finish just 0.1 per cent down after whipsawing oil prices sent energy stocks on a wild rollercoaster ride.

PM’s costly $25b NDIS fix

The ASX 200 made its biggest daily gain in more than a year as lower-than-expected GDP growth signals the RBA's rate rises are having their intended effect.

A resilient but patchy Australian economy is expected to be on display when the Bureau of Statistics releases the latest national accounts figures.

Big super hits returns test

The ASX200 closed down 0.9 per cent despite the Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates on hold at its final meeting of 2023.

AusSuper’s offer to Origin

The ASX200 has climbed 0.7 per cent as investors feel more confident global central banks will stop tightening rates earlier than previously thought.

The treasurer will host roundtables with banks, investors and philanthropists to try and secure private sector investment for energy, defence and social issues.

Chinese ties cut miners from US cash

The local share market has recouped most of its morning losses to finish down 0.2 per cent, ending the week in positive territory.

States insist GST fix for NDIS deal

The ASX200 had a strong afternoon, turning around its slight morning losses to close the day up 0.74 per cent.

Banks call for crisis talks as cash transport giant teeters

The local share market finished 0.3 per higher after October's inflation readout came in cooler than expected.

Inflation cooled to 4.9 per cent over the 12 months to October, down from the 5.6 per cent growth recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in September.

Households coping well, says Bullock

The Australian share market finished up 0.4 per cent, while the local currency hit its highest level against the greenback in four months.

The Reserve Bank is set to scrutinise the latest retail trade figures as it continues its battle to wrestle inflation back to its target rate.

Small firms ‘propping up’ cash flow, ATO warns

The ASX200 has fallen almost 0.8 per cent, with every sector except technology losing ground as China issued a warning on iron ore pricing.

US stocks have closed mixed as investors digested data pointing to possible slowing economic conditions.

China link to firm in rare earths fight

The local share market closed the day 0.2 per cent higher but finished the week down 0.1 per cent.

AusSuper blasts ‘low-ball’ offer

The local share market closed down 0.6 per cent to hit its lowest level in a week following a speech by RBA governor Michelle Bullock.

Bowen acts to ease green energy fears

The ASX200 finished 0.1 per cent lower, in the bourse's fourth straight session of quiet trading during a holiday week in the United States.

The Reserve Bank fired off an interest rate hike last month to take out insurance against lingering inflation risks, minutes from a board meeting confirm.