Aussie crisis drives job loss fears
Aussies and business are growing increasingly fearful of a stagnating economy, with new concerns about potential job losses.
Aussies and business are growing increasingly fearful of a stagnating economy, with new concerns about potential job losses.
One state government is eyeing a bold new idea as it desperately tries to get more houses built.
The RBA boss has acknowledged the harsh realities of high interest rates on Aussie households, however she said it was required to quell inflation.
The RBA boss has acknowledged the harsh realities of high interest rates on Aussie households, however she said it was required to quell inflation.
Australians, under pressure from the increased cost of living, took out fewer home loans across the first month of 2024.
The benchmark eked out a 0.1 per cent gain on Wednesday after the financials sector rallied late in trading.
Australians are feeling more confident about their home buying plans, and they’re prepared to make big changes to crack into the housing market.
Shares slipped for a second straight session on Tuesday as consumer stocks weighed on the benchmark index.
Economists for and against a scheme to help more Aussies buy their first homes have agreed there is only a “small” risk of pushing house prices up.
Shares slipped on Monday as iron ore miners sank and fears intensified of a weaker-than-expected GDP reading in the final three months of 2024.
Ahead of key GDP figures to be released later this week, the Treasurer has issued a stark warning.
Ahead of key GDP figures to be released later this week, the Treasurer has issued a stark warning.
Just 12,850 new dwellings were approved for construction in the first month of 2024, fresh ABS data has shown.
Just 12,850 new dwellings were approved for construction in the first month of 2024, fresh ABS data has shown.
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