Business

SMEs embrace AI and growth despite economic pressures

Australian SMEs continued to push ahead amid tough economic conditions, as hiring momentum picked up again in May.

23 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

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Appointments

William Buck marks Aussie first with chief economist appointment

The accounting and advisory firm has welcomed the appointment of its new chief economist, Besa Deda.

09 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Surging taxes driving slump in Australian living standards, warns economist

Australia needs to explore policies such as major tax reform, investment incentives and deregulation to help boost...

23 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

CA ANZ appoints new chief economist

The professional body has announced the appointment of its new chief economist, Professor Richard Holden.

30 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

RBA unlikely to change course until next year, economists predict

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep rates on hold until next year in order to retain strength in the labour market...

08 May 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Higher-than-expected inflation figures to delay rate cuts, say economists

An interest rate cut is unlikely to occur until next year now with the consumer price inflation data for March above...

25 April 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Labour market resilience to ‘delay cuts to interest rates’, economists say

Stronger-than-expected employment figures are likely to see the RBA delay cutting interest rates.

21 March 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Rising unemployment a taste of what is to come, economist says

Unemployment reached a two-year high in January, says the ABS. Economists diverge on whether there is cause for concern.

16 February 2024 • By Nick Wilson

Business

Economists confident of rate cuts despite hawkish RBA

The central bank refuses to rule out hikes to combat inflation, but commentators believe all indicators point to...

07 February 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Nine out of 10 economists expect rate rise today

The RBA will lift the cash rate to 3.6 per cent according to most observers.

07 March 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

Appointments

PwC selects former Treasury exec as chief economist

The appointment will provide a “rare skill set and deep experience” to help clients, says chief executive.

06 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Former EY chief economist joins ACCC

Two new commissioners have now been appointed to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, including a...

11 December 2020 • By Jotham Lian