Gareth Hutchens

Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 3:51am Headline inflation decelerated in May, with consumer prices increasing at an annual pace of 4 per cent, down from 4.2 per cent in April.

Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 8:52am Did neoliberals create the conditions for right-wing populist parties to thrive in recent years?

Thu 25 Jun 2026 at 4:00am Australia's unemployment rate slipped to 4.4 per cent in May, down from 4.5 per cent in April, in seasonally adjusted terms.

Is anyone happy with Australia's housing market? A new film asks the question Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 12:20pm

Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 3:58pm New economic analysis could put to bed the inter-generational argument about house prices and mortgage pressure, which plays out constantly at family gatherings and in internet comment sections.

Wed 8 Jul 2026 at 7:57am Reserve Bank chief economist Sarah Hunter says global supply shocks appear to be occurring more frequently and the RBA will try to adjust to the new reality.

Thu 9 Jul 2026 at 11:23pm We're told that productivity growth is the primary driver of higher living standards.

The interaction between pay and productivity has driven some of Australia's biggest economic and policy debates in recent decades.

Tue 14 Jul 2026 at 8:56pm If One Nation forms government what would Australia's economy look like?

business reporters David Chau and Gareth Hutchens The Australian share market gained ground on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected US