Surprising item boosting Australia’s economy
Chickpea sales to India have given the Australian economy an unlikely boost, according to the latest current account figures.
Interest Rates
Key detail on Australia’s next rate cut
The Reserve Bank concedes there is still uncertainty around Australia’s cost of living and has hinted what its next move on rates will be.
Former RBA boss’ stunning rates call
Decade-high interest rates are not “the source” of Australia’s cost of living problem, former Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has said.
Worrying sign for home buyers after rate cut
The Australian housing market has surged on the back of interest rate cuts, completely reversing a soft start to the year.
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Eye-watering cost of Christmas revealed
A staggering number of Aussies will be paying off their credit card debts for at least six months after relying on their credit cards to get through the holiday season.
‘Accepted’: 20yo’s crushing debt reality
A young Aussie has shared the common debt nightmare she’s living with – and the grim reality she’s “accepted” because of it.
Renewed hope for Aussie rate cut
Aussies hoping for a rate cut have received welcome news, as inflation is tipped to have fallen in the November monthly figures.
‘Dangerous’: Warning on Aussie house prices
A property expert has warned Australia’s property market could be a ‘dangerous’ purchase in 2025, with investors risking hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Horror reality in Australian mortgage crisis
An upsetting reality awaits millions of Aussies working to own their own home outright, with one expert sharing a surprising insight.
Surprising reason for ASX’s sudden spike
The ASX 200 finished the week strongly off the back of surging commodity stocks and an unexpected business partnership
Why Aussie house prices have dropped
National house prices have dropped for the first time in two years, with one state leading the downward pressure.
Aussie dollar falls to Covid low
The Australian dollar has fallen to a near-five-year low that is the worst seen since Covid.
Can’t blame young Aussies for fleeing country
Aussies are making the difficult choice of leaving, as high house prices see them look for cheaper alternatives overseas.
Grim warning for Australia’s living standards
Aussies are getting poorer and it seems unlikely to change in the near future – but it may not be all bad news, according to industry figures.
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