Thu, 16th Oct 2025

In the Weekly Finance News Wrap hosted by Paige Estritori, key topics include the Australian economy's unexpected growth, with GDP rising by 0.6% in the June quarter, largely due to increased household consumption and recovery in spending and investment. However, future cash rate cuts remain uncertain, tied to the labour market conditions, and there's a call for more focus on increasing private sector productivity and investment. The IMF warned about risks obstructing Australia's inflation reduction, which could lead to longer-term higher interest rates. There's a unanimous call from leading CEOs for skilled migration program reforms to stimulate economic growth. Lastly, Isuzu Australia plans to offer dedicated financial services for commercial vehicle buyers in partnership with Tokyo Century Corporation by 2026, aiming to streamline vehicle sales with maintenance for enhanced customer support and productivity.