More bad news for the housing crisis
With the commencement of the Albanese government’s 1.2 million homes target less than one month away, housing approvals continued to disappoint.
Interest Rates
ASX falls on Wall St worries, BHP tumble
The Australian sharemarket fell for its third straight session on Thursday, dragged down by Wall St, inflation fears and a tumble at BHP.
‘Still strength’ in inflation, RBA warns
The central bank has issued a note of caution following the release of firmer-than-expected inflation figures.
Aussie shares slump on CPI shock
Australian shares slumped on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected CPI numbers renewed inflation fears and narrowed the likelihood of rate cuts this year.
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Do nothing — and save thousands
HOUSEHOLDS can make last week’s Reserve Bank interest rate cut work for them with one simple trick, which involves no effort whatsoever.
Fixed or variable? It’s a close bet
ECONOMISTS expect another interest rate cut, so is it worth fixing now or sticking with variable?
Fixed or variable is a close bet
ECONOMISTS expect another interest rate cut, so is it worth fixing now or sticking with variable?
Three down, one to go on rate cuts
ANOTHER of the Big Four banks has announced it will pass on the full 25 basis points cut on its interest rates. Who’s the holdout?
Banks don’t give Aussies a real break
AUSTRALIAN banks are continuing to reap massive profits on home loans, despite the Reserve Bank slashing interest rates to a record low.
Two big banks pass on rate cut
TWO of the Big Four banks have passed on the full interest rate cut, and then some, from yesterday. How long until the others follow?
Rates cut: How much will you save?
THE Reserve Bank has cut interest rates to a historic low of 2.25 per cent, bringing a smile to many faces. But how much will you actually save? Use our calculator to find out.
‘Shackles are off the Australian economy’
HOMEOWNERS have been given a bonus with the Reserve Bank cutting the official interest rate to a historic low.
Beware of rate deals that trap you
HOME loan customers looking to snare good deals should focus on interest rate discounts and not get sucked in by incentives including cashback deals.
Dollar tipped to sink to US75c
RESERVE Bank Governor Glenn Stevens maintains the Aussie dollar is overvalued and that by year’s end it will sink even further against the US dollar.
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