Gareth Hutchens

Australia's economy grew by 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, driven by data centre spending spree and housing boom

The ASX edged higher, while the federal government released its National AI Plan. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

If Australia produced 100 per cent of its energy from renewable sources, it would reduce the impact of global energy shocks on Australia's economy.

Inflation jumps to 3.8pc in October, up from 3.6pc in September, according to new complete monthly data from the ABS.

Australian shares gained ground on Tuesday, despite Bendigo and Adelaide Bank shares plunging more than 7 per cent after "deficiencies" in anti-money laundering systems were uncovered.

We need to empower Treasury to breathe more life into Australia's uncompetitive sectors, a new think tank says.

Are they boosting the supply of rental housing by financing the construction of new dwellings, or buying pre-existing owner-occupied homes and converting them to rentals?

The unemployment rate fell to 4.3 per cent in October, down from 4.5 per cent in September, as the number of people in employment increased by 42,200.

Commonwealth Bank reported a marginal rise in first-quarter profit, but its share price still lost 6.6 per cent in value, while the ASX200 lost ground. 

IMF economists say inflation-targeting central banks did not achieve better outcomes than others following the 2022 surge.

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at 3.6pc after hotter-than-expected inflation in the September quarter squashed hopes of a rate cut.

The decision by past governments to push Australia's childcare industry in the direction of marketisation and corporatisation has left a lasting legacy.

The Australian share market is higher on Friday but still on track for a weekly loss. ANZ has flagged a $1.1 billion profit hit due to redundancy costs and fines.

Inflation data has came in much hotter than economists were expecting with annual inflation surging to 3.2 per cent in the September quarter, up from 2.1pc in June.

WiseTech Global shares plunge after the firm's Sydney offices are raided. Biotech giant CSL's shares slump as it downgrades guidance and delays a spin-off. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 

In 2020, Australia massively increased welfare payments and conducted a live experiment in ending poverty, but when the subsidy was removed, many were thrown back into hardship. Leaving aside the moral dimension, would it be cheaper to end poverty than to maintain it?

In the debate about Sydney's housing situation and the protection of the city's heritage buildings and suburbs, there's a map that does the rounds. 

The ASX200 closed on a fresh record high after the US–Australia investment deal saw materials stocks surge. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

The "green bans" in the 1970s saved many of Australia's historic buildings and our cities are richer for them. But a famous economist didn't like them.

Australia's unemployment rate jumped to 4.5 per cent in September, up from 4.3 per cent in August.

The ASX closed slightly higher, and RBA board minutes suggested one or no more rate cuts are likely. Catch up on the day's economic and business news on the ABC News live markets blog.

Advocacy group Climate Integrity has accused the gas industry of using "distorted research", produced by the accounting firm EY, to influence the Australian government's Future Gas Strategy.

Australia's share market lost ground after financials, energy and mining stocks were sold off, while the gold price hit another record high. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

The proportion of large companies in Australia that paid no tax in the most recent income year has declined from 36 per cent to 28 per cent over the past 11 years.

A rally on Wall Street sent Australian stocks higher on Tuesday, but Myer shares slumped after big write-downs drove a huge loss. Catch up on the day's business and economics news on the ABC's live blog.