‘Ridiculous’: RBA boss’ haircut claim slammed
RBA governor Michele Bullock has sparked backlash for suggesting Australians going for haircuts and dentist visits are to blame for high inflation.
Interest Rates
RBA chief’s ‘homegrown’ inflation warning
Inflation is increasingly being driven by domestic factors, not those from overseas, RBA governor Michele Bullock says.
ASX flat as large caps offset tech loss
An advance in large cap stocks made up for losses in real estate and tech stocks, with the benchmark unchanged on Wednesday.
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Spending patterns reveal a stark divide between generations as cash-strapped Gen Z and Millennials cut back on essentials while Boomers splurge.
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Chance of rate cut ‘steadily rising’
THE Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate on hold for its ninth meeting in a row, amid growing signs the property market has peaked.
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Interest rates hit record lows
INTEREST rates paid on savings accounts have dropped to new lows, increasing financial pressure on millions of retirees and first home buyers.
Banks pass on pain to borrowers
HOME loan customers are expected to be hit by rogue interest rates costing them hundreds of dollars extra each year after the bank levy announcement.
US Fed holds interest rates steady
THE US Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged while signalling that it expects further rate hikes later this year.
Rates on hold as house prices stall
THE Reserve Bank has kept the official cash rate on hold at 1.5 per cent, amid increasing signs the property market has peaked.
Westpac’s fixed interest rates rise
WESTPAC has followed the lead of CommBank and today increased fixed rate loans deals, putting more pressure on borrowers’ budgets.
Prep for the end of the housing boom
A FRESH surge in house prices has homeowners celebrating and first home buyers despairing, but others are preparing for what is coming next.
Banking mistake that could see you suffer
THE RBA chief has a sobering warning for those of us who have fallen for the lure of property market riches and interest-only loans.
Rates on hold as prices skyrocket
THE RBA has left the official cash rate on hold at its historic low, but borrowers should brace for the big banks to keep jacking up rates.
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