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The Australian construction sector faced a downturn in March, with total dwelling approvals sliding 10.5% to 17,300 units.

Australia's cost of living has surged to its highest level in over two years, with the consumer price index jumping 4.6% in the 12 months to March.

Australians reported a $2.18 billion in financial losses to scams throughout 2025, according to the latest figures released by the National Anti-Scam Centre.

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has exposed a stark socioeconomic divide in national dietary habits.

The latest jobs data is pointing to a softer US labor market, even as overall economic conditions have remained relatively solid. Steven Rattner of Willett Advisers unpacks what is driving that disconnect, why tariffs may be adding pressure on employers, how AI is already influencing hiring decisions, and why the combination of forces could create a challenge for the Fed and for investors.