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House prices defy RBA rate hold
Property prices have defied interest rate pressures to reach a high, with regional areas outperforming capital cities across most markets.
‘Very welcome’: Huge August rate cut hint
A key Reserve Bank official has hinted at an August rate cut after welcoming new inflation figures showing the lowest rate since 2021.
Chalmers’ warning ahead of rate cut hopes
The “important reminder” comes after the RBA disappointed homeowners after it held rates in July despite market expectations of a cut.
‘Sensible’: Bank calls for big rate cut
Mortgage holders are expected to get some much-needed rate relief in August, but one of Australia’s biggest banks is calling for an outsized rate cut.
Warning ‘nervous’ RBA could hold rates
The Reserve Bank’s monetary policy board “clearly remains nervous about inflation”, with a major bank warning a rate cut is not a lock in August.
Why unemployment may stop rate cut
The RBA boss has given another major clue as to why the central bank held interest rates during their July meeting, and what will move the needle in August.
RBA boss makes grim prediction
The Reserve Bank has revealed the reason behind its shock decision to hold the cash rate, leaving homeowners waiting a bit longer for much-needed relief.
‘Survive’: Aussie chocolatier’s big battle
A beloved boutique chocolate retailer is battling through a whopping rise in global cocoa prices, but Australia’s sweet tooth is helping out.
‘Dirty secret’: Big bank’s call on rate hold
Struggling mortgage holders could be waiting an additional five weeks for a rate cut just so the RBA can prove its independence, a former employee says.
Bank launches ‘no catch’ savings account
An Australian bank is going “old school” and looking to offer customers a banking product that it said had disappeared.
Australian dollar in freefall over shock data
The Aussie dollar has plunged after shock new data revealed an unexpected jump in the nation’s unemployment rate.
‘Rush of blood’: Gloves off in election debate
The two men battling for control over Tasmania have taken the gloves off immediately in a furious Sky News election debate.
Aussie shares crack fresh record high
The Australian sharemarket lifted to a fresh record high on Tuesday as investors followed gains on Wall St.
Aussies’ confidence rocked by shock RBA call
The country’s major banks say Australian consumer confidence was rocked after the RBA decided against cutting the official cash rate in July.
‘Cruel’ blow dealt to Aussie mortgagees
Aussie mortgage holders have been dealt a “cruel” blow after the RBA held the official cash rate – and they will need to wait longer to see the fruits of earlier rate cuts come into effect.
Aussie shares lift on iron ore rally
A Wall St rally and a lift in the big iron ore miners has buoyed the Australian sharemarket on Thursday.
Big bank’s warning on rate hold shock
Australia’s biggest bank has delivered a sharp warning about the Reserve Bank’s shock decision to hold interest rates and what it means for Aussie households.
Shock Aussie city you should buy in now
There is one surprise Australian city that experts say you should buy a home in now if you want the best deal.
Why this day matters for a rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a shock call on rates, with the woman at the top citing the release of quarterly inflation figures is key to the next cut.
Rate decision ‘not result wanted’: Chalmers
Jim Chalmers said the shock decision by the Reserve Bank to hold the cash rate at 3.85 per cent was “not the result millions of Australians were hoping for”.
ASX slips as cautious investors take profits
Australia’s sharemarket slumped during trading on Monday as investors await two key pieces of economic news, including the RBA’s rate decision.
US dollar collapse sparks rate cut hopes
Australian mortgage holders could be the surprising beneficiaries of the US President Donald Trump’s big beautiful bill being the latest storm front to hit the RBA.
Major bank calls out RBA over rate cut
One of Australia’s big four banks has fired off a simple question to the RBA ahead of its next board meeting, pushing them to deliver a cut for homeowners.
Aussie sharemarket closes at record levels
A jump in Chinese manufacturing and anticipation of a rate cut led to the Australian sharemarket closed at an all-time record.
Rate call that major banks agree on
Struggling mortgage holders are tipped to get much-needed rate relief next week, with all four banks now on the same page.
Major bank slashes rates ahead of RBA call
In good news for borrowers, a big-four bank has slashed its fixed interest rates ahead of the July RBA board meeting.
Major banks tumble as sharemarket seesaws
One major Aussie bank has endured its worst day on the sharemarket in nine weeks after investors sold down major banks and moved into the mining sector.
One thing stopping Aussies getting rate relief
One of Australia’s big four banks is cautioning mortgage holders rates might stay on hold in July, despite a weaker-than-expected inflation read.
Major bank’s rate cut call after inflation dip
In welcome news for mortgage holders, a major bank has declared a July rate cut is a done deal on the back of weaker than expected inflation figures.
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