Dutton makes huge migration promise
The Coalition will ban foreign investors and drastically reduce migration numbers in a pre-election pitch that has accused Labor of being “disconnected” to everyday Australia.
Interest Rates
Grim rental effect of Aussie WFH trend
The rise of Australians with their own home office has contributed to Australia’s rental property shortage, a senior RBA official has warned.
Fresh sign of interest rate cut
Stoking the case for rate cuts this year, the unemployment rate moved sharply higher in April.
Grim news coming for interest rates
Debate is swirling that the budget is “smoke and mirrors” and a cash splash risks interest rates being hiked or staying higher for longer.
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‘Pretty hard’: Grim forecast for economy
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Financial mistake leaving Aussies ‘worse off’
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First big bank passes on RBA rate hike
One of the big four banks has been quick to pass on the latest rise after the Reserve Bank handed down its interest rate decision.
Sign RBA boss should be worried
A coy statement could have the Reserve Bank boss sweating about his future after he handed down the 12th interest rate hike in 13 months.
RBA hikes interest rates for 12th time
The RBA has delivered a hammer blow to borrowers across the country as Australia’s inflation woes show no signs of abating.
Sign cost of living crisis hitting Aussies hard
As the Reserve Bank decides whether to hike rates up or hit the pause button again, new figures have revealed how the cost of living crisis is hitting Aussies.
Major bank drops dire new rates hint
Resilience in the economy has caught the attention of economists, with a major bank making a slight amendment in their interest rate projections.
Why bombshell pay rise could backfire
Australians are bracing for the looming RBA decision on interest rates, but a major development on Friday has all but sealed their fate.
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