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Economy

China trade surplus tops $1 trillion for first time

Chinese exports to Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia are surging as manufacturers seek to avoid US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
9 December 2025
Sustainability

EV sales helping cut pollution

Increased sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EVs are reducing Australia's transport emissions.
8 December 2025
Economy

New Wage and Labour Insights report finds wage growth lifting in a stable jobs market

Monthly indicator offers an early read on shifting labour-market conditions, underscoring case for the RBA’s cautious stance.
8 December 2025
Economy

Australian economy grows sharply as inflation risks return

CBA economists say economic growth hits its ‘speed limit’ as the Reserve Bank prepares for a December meeting where risks to inflation could be hig...
3 December 2025
Economy

China's factories slow down again despite trade war truce

China's factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November.
1 December 2025
Economy

Home prices keep climbing. What’s behind the surge?

National prices are up 7.7% this year, with Perth and Darwin leading the charge as tighter lending rules loom.
1 December 2025

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