Major warning in new rates decision
The RBA has kept interest rates on hold at 4.1% today but a major bank is forecasting more pain to come.
Interest Rates
Lowe’s parting gift to Aussie homeowners
Outgoing RBA boss Philip Lowe has spared Aussies further financial pain as he heads for the door in less than a fortnight.
Huge clue ahead of Lowe’s last rate call
Fresh data on household spending and anaemic household spending all but confirm rates reprieve when the Reserve Bank meets on Tuesday.
Aussies taking out loans for shock item
As the Euro-summer holiday season is drawing to a close, new data reveals the truth behind some of the luxurious getaways.
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Where it’s cheaper to buy than rent
There are more than 3400 suburbs across Australia where you fork out more for rent than a mortgage, with a difference of up to $158 a week.
‘No idea’: Sign Aussie economy is doomed
Our economy hinges on interest rates not rising for 18 months but there’s increasing worry no one has a clue what will actually happen.
Australia’s interest rates left on hold
Australia’s official interest rates have been kept at a historic low after the Reserve Bank’s monthly meeting.
Home loans soar again
The nation’s urge to buy a home has continued, with new lending data showing a surge in new mortgages.
Why interest rates may have to rise sooner
Interest rates should rise much quicker than the Reserve Bank forecasts, two major banks have predicted.
Rates are going up, and you can take that to the bank
The signs are already there that higher interest rates are going to come sooner than expected.
Stockmarket finishes week at record high
Australia’s sharemarket ended the week at record high, despite a hit to commodities caused by a rising US dollar.
Savings interest rates slashed again
One of Australia’s big banks has dealt a blow to its customers, cutting rates on its savings products for the second time this year.
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