Inflation figures to give big hint on rates
The June quarter inflation data will be released on Wednesday morning, giving pundits a clearer idea of whether the RBA will seek to hike rates next week.
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Aussie shares retreat on mining slump
The sharemarket retreated on Tuesday on the back of a sharp mining slump.
Grim warning after latest housing figures
New data shows building approvals have stuck at near decade lows despite a modest uptick in the first half of the year, with NSW dragging down other states.
Aussie shares lift on Wall St rebound
Aussie shares booked a positive session on Monday on the back of a relief rally from Wall St on Friday.
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Grim warning for Aussie house prices
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Grim reality of Aussie price crisis
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ASX surges as traders bet on rate cuts
As new data showed the economy “hit the wall” in the September quarter, traders ramped up their bets the RBA would start cutting rates, sending the share market higher.
Australia’s recession fears grow
A surge in mortgage repayments, a jump in the income tax take and still-high inflation dragged household spending to a halt in the September quarter.
Fresh blow in Aussie housing crisis
High interest rates, soaring material costs and an insolvency crisis in the building industry have delivered a fresh blow in Australia’s housing crisis.
RBA delivers early Christmas present
The RBA has made its final decision for the year, delivering a surprise move after last month’s rise which saw homeowners across the country lumped with mortgage pain.
Worst week for Aussie shares in 6 weeks
As household borrowers breathed a sigh of relief as the RBA held off on another rate hike, the Aussie share market had its worst daily result in more than a month.
City where rent will jump 9.5 per cent
Rental prices in Australia are expected to climb throughout next year but one capital city in particular may see a rise of almost 10 per cent.
Expect Feb rate hike, economists warn
While household borrowers were spared at the central bank’s final meeting of the year, further rate pain could be right around the corner, economists warned.
ASX rallies ahead of RBA decision
Ahead of the RBA’s final board meeting for 2023, the Australian share market reached a 10-week high on Monday as fears of further rate tightening continue to fade.
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