RBA Interest Rates

RBA Interest Rates: Why Australia May See Its Shortest Rate-Cut Cycle in Decades

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recently wrapped up what may prove to be Australia’s shortest‑ever rate‑cut cycle, raising fresh questions about what lies ahead for borrowers, savers, and the broader economy. After three cuts in 2025, the central bank held its cash rate steady at 3.60% in December and signaled that further reductions…

ASX Midday

ASX Midday, Dec 8: Communications Services Rally While Materials Slip

SYDNEY, Australia, ASX Midday trading on December 8, 2025, showed clear sector rotation beneath the headline index performance, with Communications Services leading gains while Materials stocks lagged as commodity-linked sentiment softened, creating a compelling snapshot of investor behaviour in the middle of the trading day.  Investors watching the ASX 200 closely are seeing that sector…

Australian Shares

Australian Shares Flat as Premier Investments Announces AU$100 Million Buyback

What happened: Market reaction and buyback news The Australian stock market opened flat today after Premier Investments, a listed retail group on the ASX, announced a AU$100 million on-market share buyback. This move caught investor attention, but overall, the broader market remained calm, showing little net change in major indices. The buyback follows Premier Investments’…