New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark rate by 50 basis points to 3.75% on Wednesday and policymakers flagged further ...

The rate cut will provide some relief to borrowers and comes as good news for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is facing a tough election to be held no later than May 17.

The Australian stock market declined for a second consecutive session on Tuesday as oil and gas giant Woodside Energy booked another tumble, the big banks continued to fall sharply and the RBA struck ...