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It might be the season to be jolly, but don't let scammers spoil your holiday fun. Westpac's cyber security team share some tips on how to stay safe over the festive season. #scams
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A dovish shift in the RBA’s language at its December Board meeting has put a February interest rate cut back on the table, but Westpac economists still see May as the more likely timing. https://t.co/x497ZCUVhN

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Westpac economists have pushed back their expectations for the first RBA rate cut to the May meeting, from February. Luci Ellis explains the thinking behind the shift. https://t.co/YxHCIBnUPx

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Westpac plans to hire an additional 200 business bankers by end-2027 to support SME customers in growth industries and locations. #smallbiz
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Aussie households are feeling more upbeat about their finances, according to the latest Westpac-MI sentiment survey, although they're wary of potential global economic headwinds from Trump's election win.
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Donald Trump’s love of a deal is legendary, so don’t be surprised if the U.S. President-elect finds a compromise with China that averts a potential trade war, says Elliot Clarke, Head of International Economics at Westpac.

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Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis is sticking with her view that the RBA will have enough confidence in the inflation outlook to start cutting interest rates at its February meeting.

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"Our disciplined performance in FY24 has set Westpac up for growth and success," says Peter King, after delivering a full-year net profit of $7 billion in his final result as CEO.

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Want to know how to make the most out of the Black Friday sales? Ask a Millennial. Those in the 28-43 age bracket are set to be the biggest spenders in the annual sales event, according to Westpac research. #BlackFriday #economy
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September quarter CPI data showed inflationary pressures continue to ease, but probably not by enough to trigger an RBA rate cut by year-end, says Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis.
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As a society we are becoming more alert to the risk of fraud and scams – unfortunately, that’s also something the scammers can exploit. #scams
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Consumers are opting to save most of their extra income coming from Stage 3 tax cuts in the face of cost-of-living pressures, according to data from the Westpac-Data X Consumer Panel. #ausecon https://t.co/9IusMi4sJL

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BCI Minerals' Mardie salt project in WA is expected be the third biggest in the world once completed, meeting growing demand for the versatile mineral from manufacturers across Asia. https://t.co/H0dV8cCjC6

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If Donald Trump’s 2016 election win is anything to go by, the Australian dollar could fall sharply if he emerges victorious from the November 5 poll.
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A new Westpac-backed climate tech investment fund will support innovative startups who are tackling some of the biggest challenges posed by the clean energy transition. https://t.co/AyXlsILNhQ

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This Tassie-based startup wants to help tackle Australia’s housing shortage with its innovative and affordable modular homes. https://t.co/r02MkWqceA

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With the U.S. Presidential election barely a month away, Westpac's Head of International Economics Elliot Clarke gives Wire the lowdown on what the outcome could mean for the Australian economy.
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Westpac data reveals the locations across the country with the highest number of scam cases. #scams
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Carlo Massimino may have missed out on gold at the Sydney Olympics, but his experiences as an elite athlete are now helping him to conquer the business world.
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BT is rolling out an education and training program in collaboration with Striver to help address a shortage of qualified financial advisers across the industry.
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