Australia’s latest warning on China
A spillover from China’s weak economy and surging petrol prices pose significant challenge to taming inflation, the RBA has cautioned.
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Plunge in Tech shares drags ASX down
All 11 sectors finished in the red on Monday, with the local benchmark dragged down by a sell off in tech stocks.
ASX jumps as miners soar
The share market soared on Friday as strong leads from Wall St and Europe and better-than-expected data from China lifted traders’ confidence about the global economic outlook.
Scary sign interest rate pain isn’t over
The cash rate seems to have stopped rising – for now – but there’s a worrying sign that things could be about to get a lot worse.
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Deadline to cash in on record low rate
Mortgage rates have hit new lows with one player offering a lucrative fixed rate that Australians have never seen before.
‘Barely an ice cream’: Sad reality of cuts
Two of Australia’s major banks have dealt a blow to savers by further slashing rates on deposit accounts.
Home loan rate you shouldn’t be paying
It’s a great time to buy property with record-low interest rates, but homebuyers are cautioned to avoid these mistakes when shopping for loans.
Big money worry Aussies are facing
Aussies are feeling the financial pinch of 2020, with some “extremely” nervous about being able to keep a roof over their head.
Reason average Aussies are suddenly rich
Most Aussies haven’t left the country this year – barely even the house – but “average” Australians could have made thousands of dollars by doing nothing.
Why now is the best time to buy a home
First homebuyers have incentives left, right and centre to buy a home, but even though prices are affordable it may not last for long.
Family violence soars with financial woes
Cash-strapped Australians could end up in dire straits if laws are changed to make it easier to get credit, financial experts warn.
Where first-timers are buying up property
New data from one of Australia’s major banks reveals buying has reached record levels and is fuelling a mass migration.
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