Trump set to ‘crash Aussie interest rates’
Experts have warned that Donald Trump’s election win will ruin the Aussie economy. But there is a “distinct upside” to Trump 2.0.
Interest Rates
Major Aussie bank posts mammoth profit
One of Australia’s Big 4 banks has posted a mammoth statutory profit for the first financial year quarter, asserting the economy is “fundamentally sound” despite cost of living pressures.
Aussies’ surprising cost of living outlook
Aussie consumers and businesses are seeing through the high cost of living as sentiment and spending improve, new reports show.
How Aussies can dodge Trump’s tariff threat
An expert in international relations has offered some blunt advice to Australian policymakers on how to avoid potentially damaging Trump tariffs.
Big banks’ surprising mortgage call
Two of Australia’s big four banks say Aussies are finding a way to pay their mortgages despite cost-of-living pressures.
Trump to cost voters $2600
The cost of living is set to rise under the Trump administration if the newly elected President passes his tariffs plan on in full.
’Nowhere else’: Grim reality for Aussie farmers
Aussie farmers are up in arms about supermarket behemoths Coles and Woolies, but an ACCC hearing has heard they have nowhere else to go.
Blow for Aussies after US cuts rates
The US Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut on Thursday night, though experts have some disappointing news for Aussies.
Dark sign in one state’s housing stress
A key housing indicator suggests more and more Australians in one big state are falling into dire financial stress.
‘Trump trades’ impact on Australia
A second Donald Trump presidency has pushed US share market and bitcoin to new highs, but it has had a surprising impact on the Australian dollar and exports.
Go ahead for $8.8bn Chemist Warehouse deal
Australia’s competition watchdog has made a huge decision on a proposed change to Chemist Warehouse that will affect millions of Aussie pharmacy customers.
‘Challenging’: Big bank’s warning to Aussies
One of Australia’s biggest banks has warned of a “challenging” time for customers as it releases its full-year results.
Aussie shares surge on looming Trump shock
Aussie shares rallied on Wednesday as the US vote count rolled in showing former President Donald Trump on a clear pathway to victory.
‘We don’t know’: RBA’s big call on rate move
Homeowners desperate for some relief were left disappointed as the Reserve Bank of Australia held interest rates for the eighth time in a row.
ASX falls as US election nerves take over
The Australian sharemarket slipped on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s seismic US Presidential election.
‘Stupidity’: Proof we need major RBA ‘rule’
The Reserve Bank of Australia has been blasted over its latest refusal to cut interest rates, with claims the move “makes no sense”.
‘Harsh’: Why RBA is holding interest rates
Aussies have reduced spending in line with Reserve Bank expectations, but it’s not enough to spark a rate cut.
How Aussies giving themselves a rate cut
Nearly a million Aussies have refinanced their loans as the Reserve Bank of Australia is tipped to hold interest rates higher for longer.
Big four banks’ rates predictions revealed
Homeowners desperate for some relief will learn tomorrow whether interest rates will be slashed. This is what the banks are saying.
Aussie homes ‘teetering’ on financial ruin
About 1 in 2 Aussie households are “teetering” on the brink of financial ruin as higher for longer mortgage rates force more families out of the market.
‘Outright stupid’: RBA ‘has cornered itself’
Yesterday’s huge inflation update was a great result for Australians – but it still might not be enough to save us from the RBA.
‘Cornered’: Election piles heat on RBA
The Queensland election result is set to widen the already yawning gulf between the government in Canberra and the RBA.
‘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.
‘In tears’: Couple slams ‘predatory’ bank move
An Aussie man who had to access hardship arrangements when he couldn’t pay his mortgage has revealed the stressful outcome.
RBA boss’ $400k pay rise in cost crisis
The latest report from the Reserve Bank of Australia shows the major pay rise Michele Bullock received after she stepped into the top job.
Big bank’s surprise Stage 3 tax cut reveal
Aussies have pocketed $6.4bn in extra income since July’s Stage 3 tax cuts, but what we’re doing with it might come as a surprise.
‘Backyards’: State’s wild bid for more homes
One state wants to make it easier to divide up blocks of land in a bid to boost housing supply by “unlocking land in people’s backyards”.
Aussie budget takes out bronze medal
Australia’s budget surplus is one of the best in the world, but it’s not all good news for the economy.
Case for interest rate cut ‘getting stronger’
The Australian economy is growing at its slowest pace since the early 1990s, and a key group claims the RBA is focusing on the wrong thing to fix it.
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