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Mortgage interest rates would up to 0.5 percentage points lower under more banking competition.

House values slide amid fears Trump trade war will hit interest rates

House values and rents are falling across Sydney and Melbourne ahead of an expected interest rate cut. But even that is at risk from Donald Trump’s tariffs.

  • Shane Wright

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Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock and the rest of the bank board face one of their biggest decisions in February.

To cut or not to cut? The pros and cons facing the RBA

From what’s happening in the home building sector, to the make-up of the bank’s board, the Reserve Bank has plenty to consider for a February rate cut.

  • Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Mosaic owns the Rivers brand along with Noni B and Millers. The company called in administrators last year.

Profit warnings, shuttered stores: Retailers are desperate for rate cuts

The discretionary retail sector is hanging out for an interest rate cut to breathe some life into moribund sales growth and shrinking margins.

  • Elizabeth Knight
The President said the Fed chair is sending markets lower with his rates stance.

The Trump shadow hangs over interest rates

The US Federal Reserve Board has left rates on hold as it waits to see Trump’s trade, immigration, tax and deregulation policies and their effects on the US economy.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
The value of property sales is at a record high.

The most popular suburbs for home buyers in 2024

Australians spent a record amount on property last year and are pinning their hopes on an interest rate cut in February.

  • Elizabeth Redman
One Up Building co-owner Nick Simmons says labour shortages are starting to ease.

Here’s what you need to know from the latest inflation figures

It’s good news for vegetarians and those looking to build a new home, but bad news for those who love an omelette.

  • Millie Muroi, Shane Wright and Cassandra Morgan
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

It’s the number everyone is waiting for, including the PM

Key inflation figures are expected to show price pressures at their lowest level in three years, paving the way for a pre-election interest rate cut.

  • Shane Wright
Inflation for the December quarter was at its lowest level for three years.

Rate cut on the cards, opening door to April election date

Australia’s inflation rate has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, paving the way for the Reserve Bank to deliver an interest rate cut in February.

  • Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Michele Bullock, governor of the Reserve Bank.

Cut, Bullock, cut! Inflation figures give RBA no choice but to lower rates

Prices for everything from pets to dishwashing liquid are starting to fall. It’s a sign the Reserve Bank has little option but to start cutting rates.

  • Shane Wright
Sydney and Melbourne property markets slowed late last year, which prompted some economists to rethink their predictions of growth.

Where house prices will rise fastest during 2025

Despite the effect of higher-for-longer interest rates and already high property prices, a new forecast picks the top performers.

  • Jim Malo

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