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RBA set to hike rates next week; A$ pushes above US70c; why oil is measured in barrels
Thursday 29 January 2026 The Reserve Bank is set to lift interest rates next week after inflation picks up. The Aussie dollar pushes beyond US 70c. Droneshield’s boss explains why he had to sell $50 million worth of shares. Nationals leader David Littleproud to face a leadership ... Show More
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Q+A: This economist is calling for a 0.4pc rate hike next week
A rate hike is now firmly back on the table next week after a sharp jump in inflation. Economist Warren Hogan, from EQ Economics and Judo Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about where the RBA went wrong, why inflation is proving stubborn, and why the Reserve Bank should increase rates b ... Show More
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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. CPI jumps, AUD hits 3 yr high Grocery wars heat up Morrison’s controversial speech slammed Rudd may run for UN ... Show More
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