Aussie shares jump on Fed cut fever
The local sharemarket lifted on Monday as buoyant investors cheered the prospect of a September rate cut in the world’s largest economy.
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’Kick in the teeth’ for struggling Aussies
As the big four Australian banks continue making billion-dollar profits, more and more families are falling behind on their house payments.
Huge step to reform ‘crucial institution’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called for support from the Coalition to create a separate Reserve Bank board that will solely be responsible for cash rate decisions.
Aussie shares extend ripping winning streak
The Australian sharemarket advanced for a 10th consecutive session on Thursday, marking the longest rally in stocks since 2015.
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Tax cuts to dominate first sitting day
Parliament will resume on Tuesday for the first sitting day of the year, with the government’s contentious changes to the stage 3 tax cuts set to dominate the week.
‘Play ball’: Karl unleashes over tax changes
Jim Chalmers has hit out at suggestions he would “play ball” with the opposition to pass Labor’s contentious tax package.
Huge prediction on interest rates
With attention turning from talk of rate hikes to cuts, there may be relief for household borrowers within months.
Huge prediction on interest rates
With attention turning from talk of rate hikes to cuts, there may be relief for household borrowers within months.
Huge win for Albo on tax cuts
Voters appear to be backing the Prime Minister on his decision to scrap the legislated stage three tax cuts, according to the latest Newspoll.
Biggest loser in Albo’s tax shakeup
With the first parliamentary sitting week of the year set to be dominated by tax, a new report lays bare the biggest loser in the shakeup.
Aussie mortgage size hits record high
The size of the average mortgage in Australia has hit a record high, as buyers are whacked by the double blow of rising prices and high interest rates.
‘Positive signs’: ASX resets record high
Australian shares surged on Friday to reach a fresh record just two days after closing at a previous all-time high.
Aussie dream dying as new loans collapse
The dream of owning your own home has motivated millions to save over generations, but the latest data on new loans for first home buyers suggests many Aussies are giving up.
ASX dives as Fed dampens rate cut hopes
After climbing to a record high on Wednesday, the share market lost ground as US Federal reserve chair Jerome Powell warned rate cuts by March were “unlikely”.
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