More rate hikes in 2026; Coalition at odds; challenger brands winning mobile battle
Published February 03, 2026
Wednesday 4 February 2026
The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates and hints that there could be more hikes later in the year.
- The federal Coalition parties remain at odds over reuniting.
- Cheaper, challenger brands are winning the mobile battle in Australia.
- Elon Musk combines his two private companies as he pushes to develop data centres in space.
- US owned TikTok changes terms and conditions, upsetting users.
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