RBA confirms rates will fall – but when?
THE central bank has given its loudest signal yet that it is about to cut interest rates, as data shows wage inflation remains under control.
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RBA ‘in a position to cut rates’
THE Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said today that it was in a position to consider cutting interest rates because reduced household spending made such a move “a lot easier”.
Rate cut ‘more likely in November’
THE Reserve Bank’s concerns about high inflation in the near-term would make an interest rate cut in November more likely than next month, economists say.
Call for RBA to slash rates next month
THE RBA may need to cut interest rates by 50bp next month to make an impression on mortgage rates, an economist says.
Mortgage relief as ANZ cuts fixed rates
ANZ has lowered its fixed rate home loans but isn’t making any promises on its variable rate loans.
Beating banks with a feather
LENDERS are expected to be told not to rig ‘de facto’ home loan rate rises, when they appear before a parliamentary committee today.
Strong jobs data won’t stop rate cut
AN unexpected surge in the number of full-time employees last month is unlikely to stand in the way of an interest rate cut, economists say. New…
House prices fall – could rates be next?
CAPITAL city house prices have fallen by the sharpest rate in more than three years, as high interest rates and rising inflation bite.
Time for RBA to start cutting rates
THE economy has changed suddenly and sharply. It points to a very different 2009.
Retail trade fall signals rate cut
THE second successive quarterly fall in Australian retail sales could bring forward an interest rate cut, economists say.
Rates tipped to stay on hold
HOUSEHOLDS look set to gain the full benefit of a new round of tax cuts which begin today as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is widely expected to leave its cash rate unchanged for now.
High rates cool credit demand
HIGHER interest rates have restrained demand for credit, but appear to have done little to rein in inflation pressures which are growing, data released today shows.
Reserve Bank to hold fire on rates
MORTGAGE holders are set to be spared more interest rate discomfort next week with the Reserve Bank expected to keep rates on hold.
Big banks split on rate outlook
BORROWERS beware – two of Australia’s big four banks still think an August interest rate rise is likely.
Rate rise ‘on the cards’
ONE of the country’s biggest banks still believes an August interest rate increase is on the cards, despite signs of a slowing economy and an unexpected drop in employment.
Mortgage stress worst in a decade
MORTGAGE stress among borrowers has hit its highest level in more than a decade, according to ratings agency Standard & Poor’s.
Rates future over a barrel
SKY-high oil prices might yet undermine the Reserve Bank’s attempts to keep the lid on inflation and force interest rates higher over the next few months.
Property becomes an investment turn-off
WITH mortgage interest rates sitting at a 12-year high, investors are turning away from property as credit costs mount.
Tax cuts may trigger rate pain
TAX cuts in July pay packets could lead to another interest rate rise in the September quarter, despite poor job figures released last week.
Interest rates ‘slowing economy’
RESERVE Bank governor Glenn Stevens says tighter financial conditions, due to the global credit crunch and higher domestic interest rates, has helped slow domestic demand.
RBA gets breathing space
THE Reserve Bank’s attempt to slow the economy is working, with the economy registering its first fall in employment levels in 18 months.
Petrol and rates give consumers the blues
CONSUMERS are feeling worse than at any time since the recession of 1992, thanks to soaring fuel costs and continually rising rates.
RBA warns on interest rates
DESPITE keeping mortgage rates on hold yesterday, the Reserve Bank gave a stark warning that it will lift them again soon if wages or prices race…
Don’t rule out fixing your home loan
IF you’re thinking of fixing your loan, it may be possible to lock it in and save money, with fixed rates costing less than standard variable rates.
Rates seen steady, for now
INTEREST rates are tipped to remain on hold this week thanks to signs the economy is cooling, according to analysts.
Rate hike unlikely this week
SIGNS the economy is slowing down means the Reserve Bank is likely to keep rates steady at 7.25pc when it meets next week
Rates tipped for a pause
RATES are expected to remain on hold next week after new business investment figures showed the economy is slowing down.
More rate hikes almost sure
MARKETS have almost fully priced in another interest rate rise to 7.5 per cent within five months.
Aussies reeling in financial doom
AUSTRALIANS are reeling in financial doom, with 2 in 3 saying their financial situation is worse now than it was 12 months ago.
Rudd under the pump as fuel heads for $1.70
HIGHER petrol and food prices are having a bigger impact on households than interest rate hikes, a survey has found.
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