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Australian Retail Spending Climbs 7% as Stronger Dollar Eases Import Costs

Minjun ParkFinance

Oct 2, 2026

Australian Retail Spending Climbs 7% as Stronger Dollar Eases Import Costs

Household spending rose 1.1 per cent in July while the Australian dollar climbed past 70 US cents, giving import-reliant merchants margin relief.

Australia Central Bank Raises Cash Rate to 4.6 per Cent in Fourth 2026 Hike

Rajiv MenonFinance

Oct 2, 2026

Australia Central Bank Raises Cash Rate to 4.6 per Cent in Fourth 2026 Hike

The 25 basis point increase pushes borrowing costs to a 15-year high just ahead of the peak Black Friday and Christmas shopping period.

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Stories tagged reserve bank of australia

Australian Retail Spending Climbs 7% as Stronger Dollar Eases Import Costs

Australia Central Bank Raises Cash Rate to 4.6 per Cent in Fourth 2026 Hike

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