U.S. Inflation Cools Again, Fed Could Cut Interest Rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and …
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Fujifilm and Pentax Not Fulfilling Demand Doesn’t Build Hype, It Loses Sales
For the past several weeks, photographers have been expressing a recurring sentiment online: the lack of supply for highly sought-after cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI, Ricoh GR III, or Pentax …
Queensland 2024/25 budget expected to deliver $3b deficit as Miles government splashes inflation ‘relief’
The Queensland government is set to spend big on cost-of-living relief, with the treasurer arguing it will be worthwhile despite the likelihood of a budget deficit. Treasurer Cameron Dick’s fifth …
Unemployment rate inches higher to 3.8 per cent
The jobless rate has inched 0.1 percentage points higher to 3.8 per cent, with 7000 jobs disappearing from the economy in March. The participation rate fell to 66.6 per cent …
Rork Projects collapses after ‘tsunami of impossible economic conditions’ leaving workers in limbo
A major Australian building and construction group spanning four states has collapsed, with the director blaming “impossible” economic conditions and building costs for the company’s downfall. Rork Projects, which describes …
‘Scathing’ report says Ausstralians being ripped off by banks, supermarkets, energy providers and airlines
Economic experts have slammed companies accused of price gouging in a scathing new report accusing supermarkets, energy providers and even airlines of driving up costs for bigger profits. University of …
ACOSS calls for ‘urgent’ hike to JobSeeker and related payments amid cost-of-living crisis
The peak Australian community services body says JobSeeker and related government payments must be “urgently raised and without further delay” following the announcement that an additional $115 million in funding …
The Australian workers who will benefit from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s tax cut changes
Anthony Albanese insists a broken election promise on tax cuts is the right thing to do in changed economic circumstances, promising middle-income earners an extra $800 a year. The prime …
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commits to stage three tax cuts despite cost-of-living concerns
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to stage three tax cuts, despite growing calls for the measures to be scrapped for other cost-of-living relief measures. The tax cuts were unveiled …
Research reveals how technology, economics can help save endangered species
WASHINGTON DC: The world has evolved dramatically in the 50 years since the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed in December 1973.Two Ohio State University academics were among a group …