Move costing Aussies extra $92m
Aussie mortgage holders are at risk of losing tens of millions of dollars in interest the longer lenders withhold passing on the latest rate cut.
Interest Rates
Why rate cut won’t save Aussie households
Aussie households are feeling the pinch, with a single rate cut unlikely to relieve them of their mortgage stress.
When is the next RBA meeting on interest rates?
The Reserve Bank of Australia has switched things up, meaning eager homeowners will have to wait a little longer to find out if they will get another rate cut.
Aussie response to big RBA move says it all
After four gruelling years, the RBA has finally handed down a much-needed rate cut, but the response from everyday Aussies says it all.
Wild Trump move ‘scaring the RBA’
David “Kochie” Koch has weighed in on the state of play for Australia, throwing a few jabs at Donald Trump in the process.
‘This is different’: Warning after rate cut
While homeowners have hailed Tuesday’s interest rate cut it could send prices up for first home buyers.
Why rate cut ‘doesn’t help anyone’
An economist has issued a scathing assessment of the RBA’s interest rate cut saying it will only make the cost-of-living crisis worse.
Question Treasurer won’t answer after cuts
Boosting expectations that the Prime Minister will call an April federal election within weeks, the decision is a huge relief for the Albanese Government with the Treasurer declaring it was the rate cut families “need and deserve”.
Winners and losers from RBA rate cut
Households are tipped to have a bit more in their pockets after the RBA’s first rate cut in four years, but just how much you will save will depend on the size of your loan.
Chalmers dodges election call after RBA cut
While the Treasurer welcomed the RBA’s decision to cut rates, he sidestepped questions on how it could affect when Aussies will go to the polls.
Banks make $10m a day on slow rate cut
Going slow on rate cuts could be good for the major banks as they cash in millions for every day homeowners wait for a mortgage reduction to be passed on.
ASX tumbles on big bank, Woodside woes
A slump in the big banks and energy stocks pushed the Aussie market into the red on Tuesday, as the RBA struck a note of caution following its long-awaited rate cut.
‘Frantic’: Landlords react to interest rates
Landlords have revealed how the property market will become temporarily “frantic” after today’s rates decision.
RBA boss’ two words to Aussies after rate cut
Under-the-pump Australian homeowners have received a rate cut, but Michele Bullock has delivered a stark two-word warning about the future.
‘Serious mistake’: Surprise scene outside RBA
Unions and interest groups ratcheted up the pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of its decision to cut interest rates.
‘Disaster’ consequence of rate cut
Mortgage holders celebrating today’s long-awaited rate cut by the RBA might not be smiling for long, a leading economist has warned.
PM’s big call after interest rate decision
The Reserve Bank’s big call on interest rates could set the scene for Anthony Albanese to make a big decision himself.
‘Absurd’ list of errors sending Aussies broke
One of Australia’s leading finance experts has put a blowtorch on the leading causes of Australia’s economic woes – and no one is spared.
Westpac, Bendigo drag down ASX
Banks weighed on the ASX on Monday with disappointing earnings updates from Westpac and Bendigo Bank pushing the index to the red.
Major bank’s huge move on rates
Competition among mortgage providers has spurred a big four bank to cut its variable interest rates ahead of tomorrow’s RBA decision on the cash rate.
‘Will collapse’: Big news for Aussie economy
Aussies have been slammed by the RBA’s brutal interest rate moves for years – and now, a finance expert has made a major prediction.
Rate pain set to stay until November
Aussie mortgage holders might need to wait nine months to fully feel the impacts of a rate cut, should the Reserve Bank board decide to cut the cash rate on Tuesday.
Grim reality of super raid for homes
Peter Dutton’s major home ownership offer to Australian voters would actually drive up house prices and slash home ownership, an analysis shows.
Further sign rate cut is on its way
Banks are cutting one particular offering as they gear up for the Reserve Bank of Australia to do the same to the cash rate.
Meagre relief for Aussies after rates hell
There are fears that predicted rate cuts won’t be enough to ease cost of living pressures for Australian families.
Trump’s tariffs could stall rate cut
Uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s current tariff policies could push back the RBA’s plans to cut rates in February, economists warn.
$95k homebuyer boost announced for Aus
Carrying a big student debt and can’t get a mortgage? See how much more you could borrow under new changes.
Second major bank cuts interest rates
Another of Australia’s big four banks has cut interest rates for one group of borrowers, ahead of the RBA’s highly anticipated February meeting.
Surprising trend in home lending
Aussies putting up with higher house prices are still getting into the market as investors get out of the way, new research shows.
Aussie bank’s big interest rate move
Another major financial institution has changed its rates ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision on the official cash rate.
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