Real reason young people can’t buy homes
A new graph has showed exactly why buying a house is so much harder now than it was in the past – and all homeowners should take notice.
Reserve Bank
Find the latest news and finance updates for the Reserve Bank on Australia, from cash rate increases to economic forecasts.
Scary sign for Aussie mortgage payers
It’s been an uncertain year for Aussie homeowners and there’s a worrying sign that this pain could continue well into 2022.
‘Urgent need’: Global crypto scramble
One of the world’s biggest financial institutions is scrambling to deal with a fast-approaching truth in the world of cryptocurrency.
Major warning about investing in crypto
The boss of Australia’s central bank has issued a serious warning about investing in crypto and flagged the possibility of a new currency.
RBA’s warning to Aussie homeowners
The Reserve Bank of Australia has issued a warning to Australian homeowners as more people take on dangerous levels of debt.
Economists pounce on Reserve Bank hint
A single word within the Reserve Bank’s monthly interest rate statement has set tongues wagging among senior economists.
Key number for everyone with a mortgage
Homeowners will have their eyes peeled on today’s RBA cash rate decision but there’s another figure that could seriously impact the viability of your home loan.
Where house prices could skyrocket in 2022
Of all the major cities, this one didn’t see property prices surge in 2021 – but that looks like it could be about to change.
Big fall in house prices predicted
Deep down we knew it couldn’t last and now predictions are showing it probably won’t – but the impact it will have is still unknown.
‘Great Resignation’ fears hosed down
The pandemic phenomenon of millions of workers quitting their jobs is a ‘US story’, a Reserve Bank official says.
Surprising factor keeping interest rates low
Fears of an interest rate rise are growing as inflation creeps up around the world but the RBA says Australia is being helped by one unique factor.
What homebuyers need to know about interest rate rises
There are four crucial issues homebuyers need to look closely at when considering borrowing in the current interest rate environment.
Rates could remain on hold until 2024: RBA
It is ‘still plausible’ official interest rates will stay on hold until 2024, but there’s some way to go until important targets are met.
Australia on edge over China collapse
Aussie experts are growing increasingly concerned about the Chinese property giant after it missed yet another payment, as more key deadlines loom.
Pain coming for Aussie mortgage payers
The RBA still hasn’t raised interest rates but that won’t stop the banks doing something that will cause a world of pain for Aussie home buyers.
‘Fail’: Huge volatility in Aussie economy
A decision that was made to ensure Australia stayed afloat during the pandemic is now wreaking havoc in the economy.
ASX slides after post-RBA meeting rally
The ASX surged after the RBA flagged keeping the cash rate at its historic low for another two years, but couldn’t hold onto the gains.
RBA ‘leaves door open’ to 2023 rate hike
The central bank now seems open to the possibility of lifting the all-important cash rate before 2024 – but expect your own bank to move beforehand.
Interest rate chatter as house prices climb
Australian housing prices keep creeping higher, pushing more would-be first home buyers off the property ladder and fuelling rate hike talk.
Two disasters looming for Australia
There’s been a dramatic change as great uncertainty grows over what inflation and interest rates will do to the Australian economy.
Sign mortgages will be more expensive
The Reserve Bank has previously guaranteed Aussies the interest rate would be unchanged until 2024, but new data may change that.
‘Worst in 10 years’: Sydney slammed
A crisis that has been bubbling along in Australia for years has reached a terrifying new high – and it’s bad news for Sydney in particular.
Clue China crisis has Aussie experts scared
There are growing signs the escalating Evergrande crisis has rattled Aussie finance experts, amid fears it could impact local markets.
Warning grocery bills could skyrocket
Aussies emerging from lockdown have another hurdle approaching as a worrying 10-year high grips the US and abroad.
Pain looms for Aussie mortgage payers
A promise was made to keep interest rates low until at least 2024 but new circumstances could see a world of pain for Aussie homeowners.
‘Terrifying’ reason lending has to stop
Excessive mortgages have been handed out to people who may not be able to pay them back. This is why that’s bad news for Australia.
Looming disaster in mass escape to Byron
The pandemic and the “Hemsworth effect” have seen thousands of Aussies relocate to northern NSW and southern Queensland – but it all may come crashing down.
Lowe speech lifts ASX from the doldrums
An upbeat economic speech from RBA governor Philip Lowe has provided a pleasant surprise for local traders.
RBA keeps cash rate at historic low
Australia’s historic low official cash rate has been kept on hold, with the RBA saying the Delta outbreak has caused the economic recovery to lose momentum.
‘Nasty’ trend in Aussie wage packets
There’s a clear indication that Aussie households are struggling and a swift plan needs to be put in place to counter it.
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