Hidden detail in strong job figures
Even as last week’s GDP figures revealed the economy barely grew through the start of 2024, Australia’s jobs market remains red hot.
Interest Rates
ASX extends losses as US rate decision looms
Ahead of the US Fed’s meeting on rates, the Australian share market has recorded a loss for the second day in a row.
When will interest rates fall?
As a quarter of the world’s central banks begin to cut interest rates, when is the RBA likely to do the same here?
Grim call on rate cuts in Australia
Freshly minted RBA deputy governor Andrew Hausen has said Australia’s central bank won’t be swayed by rate cuts in Europe and Canada.
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Four months until fees double ‘overnight’
Australia is facing a devastating financial disaster – and money guru Mark Bouris has warned things will get nightmarish within months.
Sigh of relief after huge trading day
Unexpected news from China and Japan helped the ASX record better than expected results on Tuesday.
Major bank posts huge profit
As Aussies battle spiking mortgage costs, one of the big four banks has reported a $1.9bn profit.
Why Reserve Bank kept rates on hold
The RBA toyed with the idea of raising the cash rate again this month, before ultimately deciding to keep it steady.
RBA governor slammed over big banks stance
The Greens have hit out at the outgoing Reserve Bank governor over his support for the big banks while Australians are facing a worsening housing crisis.
News no homeowner wants to hear
They’re questions we all want answered – how long rates will stay high, when they’ll be cut and by how much. But the news isn’t good.
Ousted RBA boss’ rent freeze warning
The nation’s top central banker has rejected a Greens’ proposal to cap rent increases ahead of a crucial national cabinet meeting next week.
How much you’ll pay for a new home loan
Two of Australia’s biggest lenders have revealed their new fixed-rate home loans. Here’s how much you’ll have to pay.
‘Big Australia’ push in housing crisis blasted
A leading business group has been criticised for justifying a higher migration intake as Australia faces its worst housing crisis in decades.
Major probe into Aussie price crisis
An inquiry into price gouging has been met with fierce resistance from employers as debate rages over the cause of Australia’s surging inflation.
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