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ExplainerExplained: Why China’s economy matters so much to AustraliaWhen China's economy speeds up or slows down, Australia feels it quickly.

ExplainerExplained: What bonds and bond yields are, and why markets watch themBond yields rarely make the front page, yet they influence everything from mortgage rates to share prices.

AnalysisAre schools preparing students for jobs that won’t exist?

We’re educating students for a future that may no longer exist

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AnalysisBanks are cutting jobs — What does It say about Australia’s economy? Job cuts at NAB signal deeper banking issues amidst rising interest rates.
Explained: What GDP and a recession actually mean "Recession" is one of the most feared words in economics.
Explained: What the U.S. Federal Reserve does, and why it matters to Australia The Federal Reserve sets interest rates for the world's biggest economy.
Explained: What inflation is, and how Australia measures it Inflation decides how far your pay goes and where interest rates head next.
Explained: What the RBA cash rate is, and how it reaches your mortgage The cash rate is the Reserve Bank's main lever on the economy.
Australia faces steep consumer confidence decline Australia's consumer confidence plummets as inflation and interest rates rise.

Russia is finding ways around sanctions — Are they still working? Russia adapts to sanctions with alternative payment networks while continuing oil exports.

Analysis‘Australians are feeling poorer’: Labor’s economic challenges Australians face worsening financial woes as inflation persists and economic concerns deepen.

UK targets global capital as City of London pushes investment drive The Connector celebrates 50th episode with Chris Hayward discussing UK investment growth.

“One Lever”: The RBA can’t fix Australia’s economy alone RBA's reliance on interest rates highlighted by David Scutt amid Australia's structural productivity challenges

‘We need to head towards a recession’: RBA’s interest rate dilemma Financial advisor warns Australia may face recession from RBA rate hikes, rising unemployment.

Analysis‘A perfect disastrous situation’: Australia’s inflation challenges Australia faces inflation crisis as interest rates rise and housing market downturn threatens economic stability

US economic growth upgraded to 2.2% U.S. economy growth revised up to 2.2% as consumer spending remains strong despite rising prices.

Young Australians face mounting debt as interest rate fears grow Ahron Young discusses credit card debt struggle and Australia's potential recession on latest Money Matters episode

AnalysisAre Government jobs making Australia’s inflation problem worse? Rising public sector jobs challenge RBA's fight against inflation.

AnalysisWhy Singapore Airlines could be losing its edge Singapore Airlines' cabin refresh lacks impact, prompting calls for enhancements.

‘US dollar would fall through the floor’: Fed rate hike impact Interest rates could plummet to 1% impacting US dollar as economy booms and inflation rises, warns David Scutt

Air New Zealand turns unused cabin space into economy bunk beds Air New Zealand is giving economy passengers a new way to sleep on long-haul flights.

Could an AI crash take the global economy down with it? A major market correction could emerge from the AI sector.

Labor risks misreading political and economic challenges Labor faces criticism over inadequate response to economic challenges.

Property tax changes will reduce housing construction Property tax changes set to decrease housing construction, increase rents and lower GDP by $1bn over four years

$120 oil would be a nightmare for the global economy Oil prices may rise to $120, impacting inflation and risking stagflation, warns analyst David Scutt from StoneX

AnalysisAustralia is making Europe’s tech regulation mistakes Australia's new tech laws spark debate over government overreach and risks to economic growth and stability