Fresh blow for would-be homeowners
The International Monetary Fund has poured cold water on a key housing policy which would make it easier for first-home buyers to get a loan.
Interest Rates
RBA’s major clue on next rates decision
Struggling Aussie homeowners could get a rate cut sooner rather than later as the Reserve Bank says it is “increasingly confident” about a reduction.
Ray of hope emerges for Aussie economy
A new outlook has forecast the Australian economy is on a “narrow path to a soft landing” and is tipped to improve next year – but there’s a major catch.
ASX snaps grim days-long losing streak
The ASX has surged back and broken a days-long losing streak – after better than expected inflationary data out of the US sent markets higher around the world.
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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.
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.
RBA’s big call on 2024 rate cut
The RBA’s deputy governor Andrew Hauser has made a big call on the likelihood of a 2024 rate cut for Aussies.
‘In free fall’: Shock RBA prediction
A number of telltale signs have emerged indicating the Reserve Bank is planning a major, surprising pivot within a few short weeks.
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