Inflation
Prosecco over champagne, mince over steak: Coles shoppers trade down, down
Australia’s second-largest supermarket chain is readying for a Christmas spent at home – but its first-quarter results have undershot expectations.
- by Jessica Yun
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Bullock opens door to rate rise as RBA assesses inflation threats
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has raised the possibility of a further interest rate rise in a bid to keep inflation under control.
- by Shane Wright and Rachel Clun
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Consumer spending
The graphs that show households are putting themselves at financial risk
New data reveals how stressed households are grappling with the cost of living crisis caused by inflation and higher interest rates.
- by Matt Wade
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Sharemarket
ASX drops as inflation surprise raises risk of interest rate rise
The Australian sharemarket reversed its earlier gains on Wednesday as the latest inflation data kept the door open to another Reserve Bank interest rate rise.
- by Millie Muroi
Chance of rate rise for Melbourne Cup Day increases as inflation rises
Higher-than-expected inflation through the September quarter, driven by petrol, rents and insurance, have lifted the chances of another interest rate rise.
- by Shane Wright and Rachel Clun
Analysis
Analysis
The inflation blockbuster coming to Australian mortgages
Like the trailer for a new movie, the most recent inflation figures are a tease for the Reserve Bank’s next meeting with an interest rate rise top billing.
- by Shane Wright
Woolies CEO promises cheaper groceries as meat and vegie prices ease
Customers put more items into their shopping trolleys in the September quarter, lifting Woolworths’ sales by 5.3 per cent, but the Christmas trading outlook is cautious.
- by Jessica Yun
The Brunch Index: See how inflation is impacting the cost of your meal
To look at how inflation changes, here’s how the prices for the ingredients that make up a classic Aussie brunch have changed.
- by Rachel Clun
Borrowers beware: RBA warns of further rate rises
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has flagged that more rate rises may be needed, as a growing number of borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
- by Shane Wright and Rachel Clun
Consumers go DIY as beauty costs get ugly
Just as inflation has affected grocery bills and insurance costs, it has also increased the price of beauty services, driving more people to do it themselves.
- by Rachel Clun
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Aviation
Qantas passengers to pay more for flights as fuel costs bite
The airline will increase airfares next week to account for its rising fuel bill, as a weaker Australian dollar and conflicts overseas push up oil prices.
- by Amelia McGuire