‘Spendathon’: Big issue as election looms
Australia’s major parties have been accused of ditching rational economic policies in favour of a “spendathon” to win votes ahead of the May 3 election.
Interest Rates
Albo’s housing target falling behind, data
The two people vying to be the next housing minister have different views on how to solve the housing crisis, as new data shows new homes are lagging behind expectations.
Dutton to open bank of mum and dad to kids
The Opposition Leader says the Coalition housing policy is about supporting all young people into the housing market, as he said he would help his own three kids.
RBA reveals why it kept rates on hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia has revealed why it poured cold water over back-to-back rate cuts for mortgage holders.
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NAB slashes fixed home loan rates
Homeowners could be in for savings, with NAB slashing rates and tipping bold RBA cuts despite global economic uncertainty.
RBA boss pours cold water on rate cut theory
RBA governor Michele Bullock has cast doubt on predictions of a double rate cut in May amid Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff war.
RBA chief’s honest admission on rate cuts
The Reserve Bank of Australia has poured cold water over a major hope for homeowners in the coming months.
Aussie stocks soar on Trump tariff backdown
A relief rally added $116b in value to the Australian sharemarket on Thursday following Donald Trump’s decision to pull back from a global trade war.
Everything about to change for homeowners
Yesterday, economists were tipping a super-sized rate cut when the RBA meets in a few weeks, but a lot can change in 24 hours – thanks to Donald Trump.
‘DOGE-y sycophants’: Chalmers’ Trump sledge
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and shadow Angus Taylor held a feisty pre-election debate, but the spectre of US President Donald Trump loomed.
‘Wake up call’ every Aussie needs to hear
An Aussie finance guru has issued a grim warning, claiming the nation is “clearly asleep at the wheel” as the economy hangs in the balance.
Silver lining in Trump tariff plan
There could be a silver lining for struggling mortgage holders, as experts sound the alarm on US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff pledge.
Major bank’s rate cut call after Trump chaos
Australian mortgage holders could get larger and more frequent rate cuts off the back of the Trump tariffs, but an industry expert warns “be careful what you wish for”.
RBA’s stunning Trump warning for Aussies
The RBA has just delivered a stark warning that Donald Trump’s trade war could trigger disorder in the global economy and hammer Australians.
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