Prelim Domain auction clearances
Syd 55%=final ~54%,Mar avg 67
Mel 59%=final ~56%,Mar avg 65
Clearances are continuing to fall with more rate hikes likely & the War depressing buyer confidence & pushing up listings. Withdrawals are also up. Looks headed for price falls.
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New pod for ABC by the ever worth a listen Alan Kohler.

Kicks it off with @jimchalmers.bsky.social

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youtu.be/C3h6Rp0QsBg?...

Bowen’s big stick spurs largest intervention since World War II to secure fuel for bush As Bowen forces suppliers to ship fuel to regions, the NRMA urges him to “Go hard, minister. Do whatever you have to do.”

Bowen’s big stick spurs largest intervention since World War II to secure fuel for bush
www.watoday.com.au/politics/fed... #auspol #ausecon
archive version: archive.is/5sOyc

In #Australia, expect local market to open sharply down after a sea of red on Wall Street overnight.

Events overseas continue to dominate investor sentiment, with fluctuating #oilprices causing concern. AUD also down..

Oil ⬆️ 2.54%
Gold ⬇️ 2.38%
Iron Ore ⬆️ 0.07%

#auspol #ausecon #ASX200

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a man in a cowboy hat is standing next to another man in a kitchen with the words " this is burnt " above them Alt: a man in a cowboy hat is standing next to another man in a kitchen with the words " this is burnt " above them

EVs (speed the flip)
Housing (prefab, use govt lands, build social, see Doug)

pay for it by

Ditch Aukus P1 and go for drone (see Ukraine)
and
See Allegra Spender for the rest

Finally - the only thing well done about Angus is that he's cooked..

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The Trumpcession about to hit Australia | Alex White The world is hurtling towards a Trump-caused recession, and the Australian political and economic establishment is entirely unprepared for the impact. The combination of Trump's trade and tariff confl...

Australia is uniquely vulnerable to a Trump-caused recession

alexwhite.org/2026/03/the-... #auspol #ausecon

In #Australia , local #ASX is expected to open higher again after yesterday’s gains.

Inflation may have flatlined in Feb, but #IranWar makes that unsustainable in short term due to rising oil prices. More volatility ahead you’d think..

Oil ⬆️ 3.35%
Gold ⬆️ 1.12%
Iron Ore ⬇️ 1.78%

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A universal mass by distance charge regardless of type seems really simple and sane.

And now is absolutely not the time to make EVs more expensive, talk about punching yourself in the face..

Canberra may struggle with simple, effective and in Australia's interests though.

#Ausecon #Auspol

In #Australia , local market to open sharply higher after Wall Street rallied on falling oil prices overnight.

After falling to 10mth low yesterday, #ASX should reap benefits of sharply lower oil, with tomorrow’s CPI data also a focus..

Gold ⬇️ 1.84%
Oil ⬇️ 9.40%
Iron Ore ⬇️ 0.13%

#auspol #ausecon

The myth of innovation is one founder in one garage. The reality is messier, more collaborative and far more interesting. Australia’s tech sector is a team sport, and policy should treat it that way. My latest in SmartCompany. Link in my bio #ausecon #auspol

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In #Australia , local markets tipped to open heavily down on Monday after Friday’s sharp fall on Wall Street.

#ASX200 is now ⬇️ 7.19% in last month as investors fret on #IranWar . Oil still rising / gold falling not a good combo for ASX..

Gold ⬇️ 3.49%
Oil ⬆️ 3.70%
Iron Ore ⬆️ 0.25%

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Prelim Domain auction clearances
Syd 58%=final ~57%,Feb avg 67
Mel 59%=final ~57%,Feb avg 65
Clearances are continuing to cool with another rate hike and likely more to come along with the hit to confidence from the Iran War. Listings are also up on yr ago levels.
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Desperate people do desperate acts.

Rise of One Nation about people unable to afford the essentials, same as Reform in UK, and MAGA in US.

For its own sake to retain power Labor must address inequality - and hard.

We have made them a cowardly party through our voting btw.

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When you hear Labor talk about $2B having been raised from the PRRT remember how much could have been raised by a tax that would still be reasonably light by international standards.

One Nation backs a 25% tax & that should be a red flashing light to Labor of how far they are off track.

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In #Australia , #ASX futures suggesting local market will open fractionally lower after a wildly fluctuating session on Wall Street overnight.

A fall in oil prices counteracted the rising cost of gas, as overseas events dominate again..

Gold ⬇️ 3.40%
Oil ⬇️ 4.56%
Iron Ore ⬆️ 1.07%

#auspol #ausecon

Never forget that Australia's Treasurer has a PhD; that doctorate is in political science; and that it uses 🫣 two (2) fonts in its title. 😬 #ausecon #auspol

In #Australia , local #ASX is expected to open lower after a sea of red of Wall Street overnight.

#Oil prices - back up to USD$110 / barrel - continue to dominate investor sentiment. Today’s job data may guide market further..

Gold ⬇️ 3.75%
Oil ⬆️ 3.16%
Iron Ore ⬇️ 1.31%

#auspol #ausecon #markets

How will AI change the fundamentals of economics? In today's papers, Jacob Shteyman writes up my talk to the Economic Society. Read it in full here: ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/an... #ausecon

We need to use Australia's resources widely for all, not just a tiny percentage of our population.

#ausecon #auspol

Live: Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 4.1 per cent in a split decision The Reserve Bank has raised the cash rate to 4.1 per cent, its second hike in as many months as inflationary pressures continue. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.

RBA live updates: Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 4.1 per cent in a split decision
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...
more here www.rba.gov.au/media-releas... #ausecon #auspol

2026 Richard Snape lecture will be delivered by Prof David Vines, Emeritus Professor of Economics, and Emeritus Fellow of Balliol College, at Oxford University.

Find out more and register to join online: https://bit.ly/4lGbt6s


#Event #Economics #Lecture #AusEcon #Webinar

The level of idiocy involved in subsidising the problem is amazing.

Australia has Stockholm Syndrome by Proxy of the Labor Party's donors.

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From skill-biased technical change to software agents negotiating on our behalf, AI is reshaping the foundations of modern economics. Honoured to deliver this year’s Ted Evans Lecture. www.andrewleigh.com/speech_rethinking_econom... #ausecon

In #Australia , futures market predicting #ASX will open higher after gains on Wall Street overnight.

All eyes on #RBA rate decision today, with investors expecting a 0.25% rise to base rate. Commodities mixed with oil down heavily..

Gold ⬇️ 0.18%
Oil ⬇️ 5.36%
Iron Ore ⬆️ 1.14%

#auspol #ausecon

Today I met with NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro MLA and Treasurer Bill Yan about the extreme flooding in the Territory, and working together to help people in affected communities.

#auspol #ausecon #ntpol

In #Australia, local #ASX should be open lower today as rising #oil prices continue to spook global equity markets.

Big week of econ data ahead, with RBA tipped to raise rates on Tuesday & jobs data on Thursday also a focus..

Gold ⬇️ 1.18%
Oil ⬆️ 3.03%
Iron Ore ⬇️ 1.36%

#auspol #ausecon

It is time for the Australian government to promote Aussie farmers to plant Canola for this coming planting season to enable Australia to have enough blended #ethanol #diesel. #auspol #natsec #ausbiz #ausecon

This Gulf war will go longer than 3 months, especially if Yemen joins.

Think ahead #albo

Post that's well worth a read.

It's about the US but the "let them eat cake" issue it cuts to, hits Australia a lot too.

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