‘Incorrect’: PM mocks RBA boss
Anthony Albanese made a subtle dig at Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe while speaking at an event held in Sydney.
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CBA announces interest rate changes
Another big four bank has reacted to the latest RBA decision, as Aussies face the heaviest mortgage repayment burden in history.
Lender’s fresh blow to mortgage holders
Another major lender has announced that it will follow the Reserve Bank’s decision to increase interest rates on its home loans.
RBA’s $25K dinner after jacking up rates
The RBA spent nearly $25,000 of taxpayers’ money on an exclusive dinner for Perth’s business elite hours after raising the cash rate.
‘Sack him’: Fury mounts over RBA boss
Outrage is continuing to grow at Philip Lowe after the RBA governor’s advice to Aussies struggling with soaring interest rates.
Lowe hounded by A Current Affair on street
RBA boss Philip Lowe refused to comment after he was awkwardly welcomed to a finance summit only a day after he served a blow to mortgage holders.
RBA boss ridiculed over money-saving tips
A day after interest rates were increased for the 12th time, the Reserve Bank boss has said Aussies should work more and spend less.
Rate hike cost Victoria 2000 new homes
More than 2000 homes were wiped from the state’s new build pipeline in the first data to reflect the impact of interest rate hikes on the nation’s housing construction sector.
Aussie mortgage payments to hit record high
Homeowners will soon be forking out record-high amounts on their mortgages as the Reserve Bank warns there could still be more rate hikes to come.
Broken finance guru makes grim prediction
Finance guru Mark Bouris says he is “filthy” about the RBA’s latest interest rate rise, saying it “could be the nail in the coffin” for homeowners.
‘Trouble’: RBA boss’ big call on pay rises
The RBA boss has made a bold statement about whether Australians should receive a pay boost while defending the bank’s latest rate hike.
‘Pretty hard’: Grim forecast for economy
Fears Australia is tracking for a recession have been shot down despite an acknowledgment the next 18 months are going to be “pretty hard”.
Real reason the RBA is ‘brutalising’ Aussies
It feels like Groundhog Day for Aussies as the RBA twists the knife further — but the truth is Phil Lowe is caught between a rock and a hard place.
First big bank passes on RBA rate hike
One of the big four banks has been quick to pass on the latest rise after the Reserve Bank handed down its interest rate decision.
Sign RBA boss should be worried
A coy statement could have the Reserve Bank boss sweating about his future after he handed down the 12th interest rate hike in 13 months.
Sign cost of living crisis hitting Aussies hard
As the Reserve Bank decides whether to hike rates up or hit the pause button again, new figures have revealed how the cost of living crisis is hitting Aussies.
‘Panic setting in’: Aussie mortgage struggles revealed
New research has shed light on the staggering number of Aussies struggling with mortgages ahead of the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision.
‘Recovery’: Update on Aussie house prices
The cost of buying a home is continuing to rise across most of the country as Australians scramble to purchase a property.
Major bank’s surprise home loan move
With yet more interest rate rises expected from the Reserve Bank, one of the country’s largest lenders has announced it will buck a “big four” trend.
Rate rise nightmare after inflation shock
According to leading economic research firm Capital Economics, the RBA may need to contemplate an awful move for homeowners
RBA boss’ depressing solution to rent surge
The Reserve Bank governor has made a depressing suggestion to Aussies wondering how they will afford another rent hike, with prices tipped to rise 10 per cent.
‘Out of touch’: Aussies blast RBA boss
Renters were left gobsmacked when the RBA Governor told them to get a housemate to lower rent. So they’ve posed a priceless question in return.
Date inflation will ease revealed
While inflation is still far too high, there’s good news for Australians about wages according to the Treasury boss.
How to break out of mortgage prison
Australians coming off low interest rate Covid-era home loans are falling into the trap of mortgage prison, stuck and unable to refinance.
Surprising reason young can’t buy a home
As Australians have been slugged with 11 rate hikes since May last year, many are hoping for them to be slashed. But it would spell bad news for some.
Former RBA boss’ grim rates warning
The Reserve Bank of Australia board has warned inflation won’t reach its peak for years, which could mean a lot more interest rates pain.
Terrible forecast for mortgage holders
There appeared to be some light at the end of the tunnel for cash-strapped Aussies – but all signs point to a big crash back down to earth.
80 per cent chance of recession: RBA
Unreleased modelling and emails between economists show a scenario that places Australia’s risk of recession as high as 80 per cent.
Warning more interest rate rises to come
Australians were shocked when a surprise interest rate rise was pushed through this month. Now more pain could be inflicted on homeowners.
Reserve bank flags more rate rises
Australians struggling with the cost of living in the wake of the RBA’s 11th rate hike have been given a grim warning.
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