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.
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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.
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Shocking truth about your savings
A troubling detail about the amount of debt and savings among Australians has been revealed in new research.
Item hitting the hip pocket the most
Australian workers are doing it tougher than other households in the cost of living fight, according to new figures.
Grim warning for Aussie homeowners
A major economic health check recommends the Reserve Bank makes a major move on interest rates when the board meets next week.
RBA puts bank bosses on notice
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ASX sinks to 12-month record low
With the Israel-Hamas war entering its “second stage”, the Aussie share market has fallen to its lowest level since October 24 2022.
Fresh sign RBA will hike rates again
With monthly retail spending rising the most since January, pressure is mounting on the Reserve Bank to hike rates when its board meets next week.
‘Tricky’: Pollies clash over petrol costs
While Peter Dutton signalled support for a second temporary cut to the fuel excise on Sunday, it appears not all Coalition members are on-board.
Fresh blow in Aussie rental crisis
Australia’s rental shortage has continued to worsen, with the total number of listings falling to a record annual low, a new report has revealed.
Truth behind Aussie mortgage cliff fears
While predictions of a fixed-rate mortgage ‘cliff’ have proven overblown thus far, a Melbourne Cup Day rate hike could tip Aussie borrowers over the edge.
Two words sum up looming Aussie disaster
RBA’s Governor Michele Bullock keeps repeating the same two words as her predecessor – and it indicates grim time ahead for everyday Aussies.
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