Proof it’s never been tougher to buy a home
Surging house prices in every Australian capital city show it’s the worst time in history to be trying to buy a home.
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ASX closes in on record high
The Australian sharemarket traded strongly on Friday off the back of further rate cuts from the US central bank.
Gold price slumps after Trump victory
The price of gold is falling just weeks after reaching a record high, as investors factor in a stronger US dollar.
Wage growth slips below expectations
The pace of Aussies getting a pay rise has slowed below market expectations, official figures show.
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Aussie dollar set for two-year low
The Aussie dollar is on track for its worst month since September 2022 as markets price in a win for Donald Trump in next week’s US Presidential election.
‘Death sentence’: Protesters clash with BHP
BHP bosses faced tough questions inside and outside of the Brisbane National Convention Centre during the company’s AGM.
Woolies’ surprise call on bottom line
Australia’s largest supermarket says cost-of-living pressures are weighing on its bottom line as it announced a surprising profit warning.
‘Reluctant’: Warning on Aussie rate cut
Australia’s headline inflation rate might fall within the RBA’s target range, but don’t expect a rate cut anytime soon, economists warn.
ASX edges higher for 3rd straight day
The ASX closed up 0.3 per cent for the third straight day, as investors wait for clarity from global markets.
‘Billions wasted’: Big call on Covid payments
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says “billions of dollars” were wasted in poorly targeted relief payments during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aussie dollar hits two-year low
A weaker than expected Aussie dollar and uncertainty around the US election led to a quiet trading day on Monday.
‘No free for all’: Jim’s message to Aussies
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says inflation has halved since Labor took office but more work needs to be done but Aussies doing it tough shouldn’t expect a cash splash.
Major bank’s new move on rates
A big four bank will reduce interest rates by up to 0.25 per cent, but you’ll need to meet this strict criteria.
One thing Aussies going into debt for
Aussies are prioritising one thing at the expense of a long-term financial future, and there could be serious consequences in the long run.
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