Articles On Chalmers (ASX:CHR)

Karl Stefanovic has grilled Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers over a controversial $300 rebate for all households.

A “stark misalignment” between fiscal policy and monetary policy could jeopardise Australian government plans despite its assertion tonight’s (14 May 2024) budget would ease cost-of-living pressures and further reduce inflation into 2025....

The Treasurer says he is not “spraying cash around” but guiding spending in a way to reduce inflation and keep Aussies free from another interest rate rise.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers touts the May 2024 Budget as one “for here and now and for the decades to come” with the federal government’s main priorities to help with the cost of living, building more homes, and developing a skilled workforce....

Global growth is projected to remain subdued over the next few years and is poised to record the longest stretch of below-average growth since the early 1990s. On Tuesday (14 May 2024) federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down Australia...

On Tuesday (14 May 2024) Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Australian government’s budget for the 2024-25 financial year, which he says seeks to streamline approvals processes and at the same time encourage foreign investment. Chalm...

There will be no interest rate cuts this year, one of the world’s leading credit agencies says, due to immense spending pressures in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Federal Budget.

The Australian government is investing $8.8 billion over the decade to add more value to the country’s resources and strengthen critical minerals supply chains. On Tuesday (14 May 2024) Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his third budget...

Amid concerns that the Albanese government’s third budget will be inflationary, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will pour billions more into the economy.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third budget, sneaking in a warning for the years to come among a widespread cash splash.

On Tuesday (14 May 2024) Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Australian federal budget – his third – for the 2024-25 financial year. Chalmers says his second surplus – this time more than $9 billion – is “not and end in itself” and is...

Australia was expected to hit $1 trillion in gross debt this year under the previous government, but Jim Chalmers says the liability will be $152 billion lower.

ASX retreats on Tuesday ahead of Fed Budget and US PPI/CPI Copper stocks up after the metal hit highest level since 2022 GUD jumps 11pc after strong FY24 update   The ASX dipped by -0.4% on Tuesday ahead of the Federal Budget and a key PP...

It feels like a standoff from an old Western movie across today's Australian share market. All that's missing now is a tumbleweed. I suppose the 'tumbling' of the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) qualifies, rolling 0.4% lower during Tuesday...

G'day Treasurer, I'm glad I've caught you in time. I know you have a Budget to hand down in a few hours. And I know it's already printed, so it's a bit late to make changes. But I know you're a good man, and you want to make sure you've lef...

Thursday is shaping up to be a huge day for S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) investors. Yes, yes, I know the Federal budget comes out tonight. And depending on what is and isn't included, this could have some major implications for ASX 200...

ASX to open lower after a mixed session on Wall Street Anglo rejected BHP’s second bid, while Gamestop soared by 74pc A quick preview on tonight’s Budget   Aussie shares are poised to open lower on Tuesday as Wall Street drifted sidewa...

15 May 2024 - Treasurer Jim Chalmers presented his third consecutive budget on Tuesday night, marking a significant milestone with a back-to-back surplus of $9.3 billion – a feat n…

Australians should have a “very close look” at tonight’s budget papers, the Treasurer hinted.

Dr Chalmers has been the first Treasurer in a long time to hold back the tide on what would normally be a long list of Budget ‘leaks’. So, let’s do a quick rundown of what we do know.

  Investors remained cautious ahead of the release of producer price data late Tuesday and consumer price data late Wednesday. Both data points are seen as critical to the outlook for US interest rates. The Dow fell 0.21 per cent for its fi...

Over the last five years, Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) shares have been among the best performers on the Australian share market. During this time, the lithium miner's shares have absolutely smashed the market with a stunning gain of 458...

Investors remained cautious ahead of the release of producer price data late Tuesday and consumer price data late Wednesday. Both data points are seen as critical to the outlook for US interest rates. The Dow fell 0.21 per cent for its firs...

Many time-tested quality companies are within the top 50 ASX shares, known as the S&P/ASX 50 Index (ASX: XFL). On the flip side, I'd also argue there's a fair number of mediocre to poor businesses within the mix that I'd rather not own....

Jim Chalmers' third federal budget will produce a $9.3 billion surplus, the first consecutive result in the black for almost 20 years.

Despite forecasting a second consecutive surplus, Tuesday’s budget will show the nation’s finances falling further into the red from next financial year.

Watch what they do, not what they say. Treasurer Jim Chalmers tells us tomorrow’s budget will help get inflation back within the RBA’s target band of 2–3% by Christmas. Let’s see what spending measures they come out with. Don’t forget...

Jim Chalmers is determined to press ahead with his overhaul of the Reserve Bank in the face of demands for some changes from the centre-right opposition, foreshadowing a prolonged stalemate.

A range of ASX mining shares look set to get further support from the Australian government. When Treasurer Jim Chalmers releases the Federal budget tomorrow night, ASX mining shares focused on critical minerals will be flagged to get a fre...

The Australian sharemarket edged downwards, primarily driven by losses in financials, anticipating a federal budget presentation by Treasurer Jim Chalmers from the Labor government, expected to offer cost-of-living relief to households amid...

  ASX to open higher as the S&P 500 inches toward a new high Tesla to spend US$500m in in expanding its charging network Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls critical minerals a “golden opportunity”   Aussie shares are poised to open lower o...

The Coalition is demanding Labor explain how its inflation targets are so “vastly different” from that of the Reserve Bank and what that means for Australians.

While the central bank is far more pessimistic on prices, Jim Chalmers’ Treasury department has delivered a glimmer of hope for inflation crunched households.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will forecast conditions are ripe for a rate cut by the end of the year with his Budget showing inflation is expected to return to preferred levels earlier than previously thought.

Jim Chalmers has confirmed a boost for critical minerals in Tuesday’s Federal Budget as he doubles down on the potential for the Government’s policy plans to stimulate manufacturing and growth in renewables.

Tuesday’s federal budget will focus on easing pain and bolstering near term growth without making inflation worse. Here’s what we know so far.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down the federal budget on Tuesday, promising cost of living issues will be addressed.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists he is not concerned big-spending budgets from the States – like that the Cook government handed down yesterday – will undermine his efforts to fight inflation.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged measures to encourage Australians to have more babies will be included in next Tuesday’s federal budget.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been tasked with further reining in spending in the federal budget as the tight jobs market risks further inflation.

Ahead of next week’s budget, the Treasurer is promising average households a $2,800 windfall. How will this ‘gift’ be delivered?

Treasurer downplays suggestions the Federal Budget has the largest role to play for besieged households seeking cost-of-living relief after the Reserve Bank’s caution rates may have to stay on hold for longer.

Tuesday’s budget will unveil tax reform beyond the changes to stage 3 cuts, the Treasurer has said, as he sets out the government’s priorities.

What are we to hear from Dr Jim Chalmers next Tuesday about his plans to get more homes built?

Copper is on a heater and projected to hit US$15,000/t within two years Northwest QLD is renowned for its high-grade IOCG, porphyry and sulphide mineralisation ASX juniors are accelerating projects around some of Australia’s most profitabl...

Treasurer says the Federal Government will do what it “can afford to do” in delivering cost-of-living relief in next week’s Budget but suggested the bulk will be through already announced tax cuts.

The plight of struggling renters will be addressed in the upcoming federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

Despite concerns raised by some economists, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to reject calls for further austerity in the upcoming May budget.

The RBA, the banks and big business are threatening to upstage federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ impending May budget.

In this edition of Moves and Moods, we continue tracking the progress of inflation, and the risks this poses for higher interest rates. The financial press has been awash with commentary on the recent Australian inflation numbers. The y...