Fresh blow for would-be homeowners
The International Monetary Fund has poured cold water on a key housing policy which would make it easier for first-home buyers to get a loan.
Interest Rates
RBA’s major clue on next rates decision
Struggling Aussie homeowners could get a rate cut sooner rather than later as the Reserve Bank says it is “increasingly confident” about a reduction.
Ray of hope emerges for Aussie economy
A new outlook has forecast the Australian economy is on a “narrow path to a soft landing” and is tipped to improve next year – but there’s a major catch.
ASX snaps grim days-long losing streak
The ASX has surged back and broken a days-long losing streak – after better than expected inflationary data out of the US sent markets higher around the world.
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Major bank’s cost-of-living warning
A leading bank is expecting a spike in electricity prices until July 2025 putting further pressures on Australians.
Major change to Aussie cash revealed
A major change to Aussie cash could be on the cards – which would essentially keep cash in the Australian system despite the dominance of card payments.
Grim update as ASX sell-off continues
The ASX has tumbled to a new low after markets continued to sell off, with investors factoring in a less-than-favourable decision in the US.
Budget blowout funded by bracket creep
The budget’s bottom line is forecast to blow out by more than $20bn, funded largely by bracket creep in the coming years, economist warn.
Why RBA is being blamed for inflation
The RBA’s slow response to the post-Covid economic boom is to blame for Australians paying more on their mortgage today, a consulting firm has found.
RBA’s excuse for rate forecast fails
The RBA has defended the economic forecasting it does to help the board when it considers changes to the cash rate, admitting the predictions are likely wrong.
Big bank’s surprise call on cost of living
Westpac says the peak of the cost of living crisis could be behind us with the number of Aussies needing the bank’s help to pay their loans falling.
‘Doesn’t have to be like that’: Huge RBA call
The tide is turning against the RBA, with experts from Australia’s biggest bank claiming the Board’s major interest rates excuse is “overdone”.
RBA’s major Trump call after tariff spree
The Reserve Bank has made a major call on the potential impact of Donald Trump’s second presidency on the Australian economy.
Australia on ‘verge of a full-blown recession’
One of Australia’s top finance experts has issued a grim warning about the economy – and shared a telling clue about what’s to come.
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