Thursday 12th August 2021 

Commonwealth Bank unveils a whopping share buyback, and a big profit. But are things about to get tougher?

Also today:
Victoria’s lockdown is extended while NSW’s COVID cases remain very high
One of Australia’s biggest insurers has a go … at itself
And why digital funerals are in fashion

Thursday 12th August 2021&nbsp;
Commonwealth Bank unveils a whopping share buyback, and a big profit. But are things about to get tougher?
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Victoria&rsquo;s lockdown is extended while NSW&rsquo;s COVID cases remain very high</li>
<li aria-level="1">One of Australia&rsquo;s biggest insurers has a go &hellip; at itself</li>
<li aria-level="1">And why digital funerals are in fashion</li>
</ul>

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CBA's $10b shareholder windfall, consumer sentiment tumbles, fashionable funerals

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ASX edges higher ahead of RBA


Rates could hit 5.35pc


Virgin cancellations hit 30,000 passengers


Mike Baird quits Cricket Australia


Five arrested near RAF base

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ASX edges higher ahead of RBA
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Rates could hit 5.35pc
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Virgin cancellations hit 30,000 passengers
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Mike Baird quits Cricket Australia
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Five arrested near RAF base
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Afternoon Report | ASX edges higher ahead of RBA

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Monday 28 September 2026

Get ready for higher loan repayments with the Reserve Bank set to lift interest rates tomorrow. 
Manufacturing in Australia needs 91,000 new workers over the next decade
Traditionally the weakest month on the ASX is September, and this year’s vintage is particularly poor
McDonald’s is set to revamp its global network of 44,000 stores
What data reveals about the secret to a happy relationship

 

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Monday 28 September 2026
Get ready for higher loan repayments with the Reserve Bank set to lift interest rates tomorrow.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Manufacturing in Australia needs 91,000 new workers over the next decade</li>
<li aria-level="1">Traditionally the weakest month on the ASX is September, and this year&rsquo;s vintage is particularly poor</li>
<li aria-level="1">McDonald&rsquo;s is set to revamp its global network of 44,000 stores</li>
<li aria-level="1">What data reveals about the secret to a happy relationship</li>
</ul>
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Rate hike on the way; McDonald’s to revamp 44,000 stores; secret to a happy relationship

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It’s a huge week for the Australian economy, with the Reserve Bank widely expected to lift interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday - and fresh inflation data due just 24 hours later.

Sean Aylmer speaks with NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld about why inflation is proving stubborn, the risk of further rate rises, and what the latest data is telling us about consumer spending and the outlook for residential construction.

The Week Ahead with NAB is brought to you by National Australia Bank

It&rsquo;s a huge week for the Australian economy, with the Reserve Bank widely expected to lift interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday - and fresh inflation data due just 24 hours later. Sean Aylmer speaks with NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld about why inflation is proving stubborn, the risk of further rate rises, and what the latest data is telling us about consumer spending and the outlook for residential construction. The Week Ahead with NAB is brought to you by <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nab.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1790936597503554&amp;usg=AOvVaw3tCwLZEsDg06E0kWb7rNj2">National Australia Bank</a>

Q+A: The Week Ahead with NAB | 28 Sep 2026

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CBA's $10b shareholder windfall, consumer sentiment tumbles, fashionable funerals

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