Nassim Khadem

Since the start of the year, more than 65,000 people have contacted the National Debt Helpline in financial distress. Adobe Stock: Spyrakot

Economists predict at least one more rate rise is on the way in 2026 and also fear a prolonged war in the Middle East has increased the chance of a recession.

The Australian share market has closed sharply lower, experiencing the biggest one-day fall in seven weeks and a near-$50 billion wipeout as oil prices rose on reports of fresh trouble in the Middle East.

Thu 14 May 2026 at 9:30pm The federal budget includes a new 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts.

The ASX200 finished the week lower, and oil headed for a weekly gain as the reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway and end to the war in the Middle East remain in doubt.

Wed 20 May 2026 at 11:17am Investors warn funding could go offshore if contentious changes to the way capital gains are taxed, go ahead.

Today we're covering a handful of fresh figures that have just come in. What do the latest employment numbers tell us about the state of the Australian economy?

Sat 23 May 2026 at 4:04am The federal government didn't really see it coming.

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics released today shows that the Consumer Price Index fell in April, thanks in large part to easing fuel costs.