How young Aussies can buy a home
While owning a home is getting harder in most parts of Australia, researchers have set out to find how young Aussies can climb onto the property ladder.
Interest Rates
Major bank flags big risk in rate cut
Australia’s biggest bank says there may be some brief relief for those priced out of owning a home, but there could be a brutal side effect to cutting rates.
ASX 200 hammered on Trump tariffs
Nearly $50bn was wiped off the Australian sharemarket on Monday as fears of a trade war led by US President Donald Trump tariffs ripped through the local market.
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.
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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.
‘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.
Homeowners could score $8k cut to mortgage
A new report suggests help is on its way for struggling homeowners who have had their mortgage increase in many cases by $12,000 a year.
Aussie economy’s major breakthrough
Australia’s economy might be hitting a turning point on the back of better household spending – but economists are warning more work needs to be done.
Rate cut in February hangs on this figure
Struggling borrowers could finally get a rate cut in February, with inflation tipped to fall faster than the Reserve Bank has been expecting.
Chalmers urges ‘confidence’ ahead of CPI drop
The Treasurer has urged “confidence, not complacency” ahead of Wednesday’s new inflation data, which could lead the RBA into its first rate cut since 2020.
‘Done all we can:’ Albo’s big call on rates
The Prime Minister says his government has “done all it can” to tame inflation to allow the RBA to cut rates and deliver households much needed relief.
‘Done all we can:’ Albo’s big call on rates
The Prime Minister says his government has “done all it can” to tame inflation to allow the RBA to cut rates and deliver households much needed relief.
Australia’s top performing state revealed
Two mining powerhouses are officially Australia’s best performing state economies, with one topping the list for the second time since 2014.
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