‘Really cautious’: Huge rates claim
Australia’s central bank is likely to be nervous ahead of its next rate decision for one very good reason that’s out of its hands.
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‘Completely blindsided’: April rate cut is on
A steep decline in employment figures has raised alarm bells as older workers quit the workforce – but the sudden exit has raised the prospect of an April rate cut.
Interest rate cuts to ‘rain down on nation’
One of Donald Trump’s most shocking policies is about to hit Australia in a big way – and none of us will be immune from the aftermath.
‘Problematic’: Warning to Aussie homeowners
Australian homeowners may have to resign themselves to higher mortgage payments as political tensions in the US continue to rise.
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ASX 200 hammered on Trump tariffs
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Proof of how far off target Australia is
Australia remains behind its ambitious target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029 despite a bounce in new housing approvals in December.
Major turnaround in Aussie habit
Aussies have returned to the stores on the back of cost-of-living relief, lifting consumer spending for the first time in nearly two years.
Major bank’s huge interest rate move
One of the big four banks has made a major call ahead of any Reserve Bank of Australia decision to cut the cash rate.
Last of big four banks updates rate cut tip
All four of the big banks now agree on when the Reserve Bank board will cut interest rates following welcome inflation data this week.
Figures hide Aussie families’ pain
Australians are still feeling the pinch of cost-of-living rises even though the rate of inflation is slowing.
How young Aussies can get $1321 boost
Applications are now open for young Aussies to get a tax-free $1321 cash boost, but there’s a catch.
Grim warning after ‘worst month on record’
One of Australia’s top finance experts says mortgage holders and businesses are being pushed to the brink – and something’s got to give.
How lower CPI impacts interest rate cut – and election
Australian households are within reach of desperately needed mortgage relief as lower inflation figures raise the prospects of an interest rate cut in February.
‘It’s on’: Major bank expects Feb rate cut
In welcome news for mortgage holders, a third major bank is now expecting a rate cut in February following lower-than-expected inflation data.
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