‘Big risk’ facing Australian economy
The spillover effects of one ‘big risk’ has Treasurer Jim Chalmers issuing a warning on the Australian economy.
Interest Rates
More pain to come for Aussie home buyers
There’s bad news ahead for Australians trying to buy a new home, with a construction downturn set to hit and further amplify price pressures.
Union push for RBA board seats blasted
The peak construction union has been slammed over its push to ensure union representatives are appointed to Australia’s most powerful economic institution.
Bank warns Aussie dollar bloodbath not over
With the Aussie dollar skidding to a nine-month low, economists are warning that Australia’s slowing economy and a deteriorating outlook in China mean further falls are likely.
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RBA rates on hold: what it means
THE RBA has left the official cash rate on hold at two per cent today again. We explain what you should know if you’ve got a mortgage.
The signal that house prices may stall
THIS could be the one sign that the brakes may soon be applied to slow down the rate of soaring house prices.
Interest rates to rise, affect owner-occupiers
BEFORE, it was mainly the investors who copped it. Now, owner-occupiers are also in the firing range, and it’s going to get expensive.
‘Rain Man’ jailed over global scam
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RBA leaves cash rate on hold
THE Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate on hold at 2.0 per cent, but renters could soon be slugged with increases.
Interest rates won’t go much lower
LENDERS are continuing to drop their home loan interest rates — without any prodding from the RBA — but this is why they are unlikely to go much lower.
Is another rate cut on the cards?
THE Reserve Bank will keep a close watch on China’s stock markets and the Greek debt crisis to assess whether further rate cuts are needed.
Are high house prices here to stay?
WITH more Aussies struggling to buy their first home, experts have a scary prediction about what will finally bring property prices under control.
Reserve keeps rates on hold
THE Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the official cash rate on hold at two per cent — and it’s likely to stay put until the end of the year.
Rates ‘appropriate’ at 2%, RBA says
THE RBA will keep a close watch on the economy in the coming months to assess whether more interest rate cuts are needed.
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