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Markets price 80% chance of RBA rate hike in September — what it means
With an 80% probability of an RBA rate hike September 2026, discover what the big four banks are forecasting and its impact on the AUD.
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Australia’s trade surplus beats forecasts in July 2026
Australia recorded a trade surplus of AUD $1.923 billion in July 2026, surprising economists and impacting the outlook for the Australia trade surplus July 2026.
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What is a credit card surcharge in Australia? And why it’s being banned
A credit card surcharge is an extra fee when paying by card. From 1 October 2026, credit card surcharge Australia will be banned.
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RBNZ raises OCR to 2.75%: what it means for New Zealand interest rates
The RBNZ raised the OCR by 25bp to 2.75% on 2 September 2026. Discover what this means for rates and the NZD in the context of RBNZ OCR September 2026.
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Australia’s inflation eases to 3.5% in July 2026
Australia’s CPI rose 3.5% in the year to July 2026, easing from 3.8% in June. Here’s what the data reveals about the Australia CPI July 2026.
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New Zealand’s Skilled Migrant Category changes are now live
Discover the NZ SMC changes August 2026, including new residence pathways, CPA Australia eligibility, and extended English test validity to 5 years.
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OrbitRemit vs bank transfer: which is better for sending money overseas from Australia?
Sending money overseas from Australia? Discover how OrbitRemit vs bank transfer Australia compares on fees, exchange rates, speed and ease of use.
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New Zealand producer prices surge in Q2 2026: what it means
With NZ PPI inputs rising 2.9% in Q2 2026, exceeding forecasts, the implications for New Zealand PPI 2026 include potential RBNZ rate hikes.
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Australia’s Q2 wages data: what it means for rates and the AUD
Australia’s Wage Price Index rose 3.2% annually in Q2 2026, providing insights for the RBA and AUD. Discover more about the Australia Wage Price Index 2026.