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Optus tops least-trusted-brands list as scandals prove sticky

Lingering distrust over last year’s data breach made Optus the most distrusted brand in Australia in the year through June and confirmed falling trust for telecoms, while retailers Woolworths and Coles again topped the most-trusted list.

Lisa Uhlman | 23rd Aug 2023 | More
Sweet-spot wages growth calms rate hike forecasts, as women make gains

Recently released wages data increased the likelihood the RBA will pause its rate hiking campaign for the near term, economists say. Meanwhile, an increase in full-time employment, and the wages they earn for it, has helped narrow Australia’s gender wages gap to its lowest-ever level.

Nicki Bourlioufas | 18th Aug 2023 | More
All eyes now on Q2 inflation as markets digest ‘hawkish pause’

While markets expected a pause, the RBA board’s hawkish tone implying a further cut in August surprised many. For Australia’s property sector in particular, observers say the path to a soft landing may be getting even more treacherous.

Lisa Uhlman | 5th Jul 2023 | More
  • RBA shocks with 11th rate hike, housing market upturn may be to blame

    Economists attributed the rebound partly to the market’s expectations that interest rates had peaked. But the other key driver – the drastic supply/demand imbalance – means higher prices, especially for rents, may be further complicating the central bank’s task.

    Lisa Uhlman | 3rd May 2023 | More
    ‘Hopefully, there isn’t much more pain to come’: AMP’s Mousina focusses on big picture

    AMP recently promoted senior economist Diana Mousina to a new role, deputy chief economist, in recognition of her achievements and succession path. Like other economists, Mousina sees a recession on the cards for Australia, although the timeline may be longer than many hope.

    Lisa Uhlman | 19th Apr 2023 | More
    Higher rates biting into household wealth, with more pain to come

    Household wealth in September recorded its third largest quarterly decline since the Australian Bureau of Statistics began keeping records in 1989. And wealth is likely to keep falling in the coming quarters, as the lagged effects of interest rate hikes flow through.

    Nicki Bourlioufas | 21st Dec 2022 | More
  • Australian dollar’s climb may dent returns from offshore investments

    The Australian dollar’s appreciation from recent lows is eroding returns from unhedged international investments. With analysts mixed on where the currency is heading, opting to hedge foreign currency exposures could provide investors with some peace of mind.

    Nicki Bourlioufas | 23rd Nov 2022 | More
    Borrowing capacity shrinks as RBA mulls higher rates

    The impact of higher interest rates imposed by the Reserve Bank of Australia is being felt, with borrowing capacity taking a dramatic hit across the nation.

    Lachlan Buur-Jensen | 30th Sep 2022 | More
  • Four takeaways from the CBA FY22 result

    The nation’s biggest bank announced a $9.6 billion cash profit for FY22, an 11 per cent improvement on FY22. What does that mean for you?

    Lachlan Buur-Jensen | 12th Aug 2022 | More
    Reporting season puts CBA and BHP in the spotlight

    See what the brokers say about Australia’s largest bank and mining entity this reporting season.

    Ishan Dan | 10th Aug 2022 | More
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