Stagflation 'is happening' says a leading economist. What can be done about it?
By Gareth Hutchens
With stagflation risks rising, what lessons could the Treasurer learn from the past?
#Inflation #Recession #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #MonetaryPolicy #UnrestConflictandWar #OilandGas #Tax #GarethHutchens
Will lowering the diesel standard mean more local supply?
By Liana Walker
The Australian government has lowered the diesel flashpoint for the next six months by one degree Celsius — but what does that actually mean?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/what-lowering-diesel-standard-means-for-refineries/106512346
#OilandGas #Industry #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #BusinessEconomicsandFinance #LianaWalker
Are we there yet? Why fuel prices could go much higher
By Ian Verrender
Trying to guess exactly where the oil price tops out is fast becoming the chocolate wheel of choice among politicians, economists and oil experts.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/why-fuel-prices-could-go-much-higher-iran-conflict/106526748
#PetrolPrices #UnrestConflictandWar #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #IanVerrender
Angus Taylor says 'put Australia first' during national address
By Nicole Asher
Angus Taylor has issued a return serve to the prime minister's national address by urging people to "put Australia first" while accusing the government of providing a lack of clarity about the ongoing fuel crisis.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-02/angus-taylor-national-address-fuel-shortage/106524566
#FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #ArmedConflict #EnergyPolicy #WorldPolitics #Utilities #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #NicoleAsher
Australia wasting migrant talent on an 'industrial scale', experts say
By Gareth Hutchens
Australia is failing to recognise the qualifications of highly trained permanent migrants, former Treasury secretary Martin Parkinson says.
#Immigration #Productivity #EconomicGrowth #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #AgeingPopulation #Inflation #Recession #GarethHutchens
Live: ASX set to open in the green
By Adelaide Miller
The ASX is set to open higher following another day of gains on Wall Street. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-02/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106524344
#StockMarket #FinancialMarkets #Currency #CompanyNews #BusinessEconomicsandFinance #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #Cryptocurrency #AdelaideMiller
'Worse than COVID': How regional shops are feeling the economic pinch
By Coco Veldkamp
Regional businesses buckle under rising costs, saying the economic situation is even worse than during COVID.
#EconomicTrendsandIndicators #SmallBusinesses #RegionalCommunities #EconomicOrganisation #CocoVeldkamp
Live: ASX set to rally as US shares surge on hopes of end to Iran war
By Michael Janda
Wall Street ends a weak month with a massive gain, as investors eye a possible end to US military action in Iran. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106519400
#StockMarket #FinancialMarkets #Currency #CompanyNews #BusinessEconomicsandFinance #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #Cryptocurrency #MichaelJanda
Insiders profit as pressure points mount on global economy
By Ian Verrender
Global stock markets, which for the past month have been remarkably restrained as the Middle East crisis unfolded, have begun to wobble.
#EconomicTrendsandIndicators #BusinessEconomicsandFinance #OilandGas #WorldPolitics #IanVerrender
Petrol stations tried to 'shape' the market – now it's shaping them
By Julian Fell and Teresa Tan
Petrol stations in our biggest cities hiked prices ahead of global oil prices, but experts say their profit margins are now much slimmer.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/petrol-prices-accc-shape-market/106504912
#PetrolPrices #ConsumerProtection #OilandGas #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #JulianFell #TeresaTan
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