Why RBA is not cutting rates yet
The Reserve Bank’s call to keep rates on hold has been barely affected by the recent decision in the US, but there are indicators of when they’ll be dropped, writes John Rolfe.
Interest Rates
Treasurer called to ‘hijack’ RBA move
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been urged to adopt a “crazy” new strategy if he really thinks the RBA is smashing the economy – simply overrule it.
Aussie shares pull back from record high
The Australian sharemarket tumbled on Monday as supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths retreated on the ACCC’s bombshell legal move.
New work trend taking off in Australia
More and more Australians are taking on multiple jobs to keep their heads above the water, but the issue runs deeper than just cost of living.
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Bitter fight looms over Aussie wages
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Bitter fight looms over Aussie wages
The pay packets of 2.8 million Australian workers have become the latest battle between business and unions.
Surge in real estate pushes ASX higher
Ten of 11 sectors on the ASX ended the day in the green, with rate-sensitive real estate stocks and positive sentiment around Chinese growth propelling the uplift.
Fresh push for cut to real wages
A key business group has claimed the generosity of previous wage hikes and cost pressures on small businesses mean some workers should have to stomach a real wages cut.
Huge call for low income earners
The federal government has urged Australia’s wage umpire not to use incoming tax relief as an excuse to halt lifting wages.
Supermarket catalogues expose grim truth
Supermarket catalogues from a decade ago to just four years ago show how prices have jumped exponentially.
Clever way young Aussies buying houses
A surprising portrait has emerged of Australia’s first home buyers as it’s revealed one in five buying in 2023 had a specific purpose for their purchase.
Home loan delinquencies at highest since pandemic
Australian homeowners are feeling the pinch as mortgage delinquencies reached their highest point following the RBA’s November rate hike.
RBA’s huge admission on rate rises
A new RBA report has revealed some Australians are spending more than they earn on servicing their mortgage, as the bank refuses to rule out more rate hikes.
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