‘Worse without:’ Bullock’s bold jobs call
The RBA governor surprisingly came out in support of Australia’s big spending budget saying the economy “would be worse without it”.
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Aussie shares hit fresh record high
The Australian sharemarket cracked a fresh record high on Thursday on the back of a surge in the big banks and healthcare stocks.
Warning as banks move away from rate cut
Mortgage holders’ hopes of a February rate cut are fading as big four bank analysts begin to alter their predictions.
Push to change rules for first homebuyers
Restrictive rules which prevent nearly two in five first home buyers from securing financing should be eased, a major report is expected to say.
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Huge call ahead of RBA rate decision
Analysts have largely agreed on how Thursday’s job data release will affect the Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision in two weeks time.
Grim outlook on mortgage repayments
Banks are expecting more mortgage holders to go into arrears as households struggle with elevated interest rates and inflation.
Aussie shares rise on feverish Wall St rally
The Australian sharemarket lifted on Wednesday on the back of a rising Wall St bull run.
1.2m new home dream already slipping away
The latest numbers on new home starts are out and it isn’t good news for battlers struggling to live the Australian dream.
Aussie shares slip on dark China numbers
Some dark economic data out of China triggered a sell-off in heavyweight mining stocks on Tuesday, pulling the Aussie market down from record highs.
Aussie shares soar to crack 8000 barrier
Aussies shares continued to rally higher on Monday, crossing the 8000 threshold for the first time in history on speculation of imminent rate cuts in the US.
Chalmers hints at ‘mid-teens’ surplus
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is expecting Australia’s surplus to grow beyond the $9.3bn forecast in the budget, with the exact figures set to drop in September.
Chalmers hints at ‘mid-teens’ surplus
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is expecting Australia’s surplus to grow beyond the $9.3bn forecast in the budget, with the exact figures set to drop in September.
Aussie shares hit record high on Fed fever
The Australian sharemarket has closed out the week on a record high as investors position themselves for imminent US Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Aussie shares soar on Wall St euphoria
The benchmark ASX200 has flown close to record highs on Thursday following a huge night of trading on Wall St.
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