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.
Interest Rates
Inflation update grim news for rate cut
Inflation figures have continued their trend down, but not in a way that will help mortgage holders any time soon.
‘Crashing’: Sign the RBA has ‘has lost the plot’
Inflation is “collapsing” in Australia – but the Reserve Bank just keeps on making the same mistake, as the rest of us suffer.
Pleas to RBA to ignore Black Friday boom
Black Friday is tipped to be one of the best sales events on record, but a leading economist warns it is not a sign that household pressures are easing.
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Aussie stocks fall on iron ore, oil retreat
The sharemarket has started the week on a low note after a retreat in iron ore and oil prices over the weekend.
Slip shows dark turn in Aussie housing
Demand in Australia’s housing market could be easing off, with a shock fall in new lending commitments.
Aussie shares dip in wait for US open
The Australian share market drifted lower in quiet trading on Friday as investors stepped cautiously before Wall St’s big Friday.
Bargain hunters turn out for early sales
The ABS has released its latest data on retail trade and building approvals, and the numbers show a boost for the Aussie economy.
‘Cracks showing’: Rate rise threat looms
A growing list of experts now fear the Reserve Bank will hike rates next month, which could have big consequences for millions of Aussies.
Grim sign fresh rate hike coming
The Reserve Bank has released the minutes from its June board meeting where it considered another rate hike. The discussion shows some storm clouds for homeowners.
Grim sign fresh rate hike coming
The Reserve Bank has released the minutes from its June board meeting where it considered another rate hike. The discussion shows some storm clouds for homeowners.
Aussie mortgages spike by $21,000
Australians are increasingly making a desperate move to try to lower the cost of their mortgage, as it’s revealed how much extra the average owner is paying.
‘Hit the sweet spot’: PM’s pledge on economy
Anthony Albanese says a range of measures coming into effect on Monday will help Australians with the cost of living and help ease inflation.
Dire warning of several rate hikes this year
The worst fears of household borrowers could soon be realised as the Reserve Bank grapples with stubbornly persistent price pressures.
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