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Last year, banks enjoyed a ‘safe haven’ status in the market which saw their share prices surge. But this trend could reverse with likely successive rate cuts in 2025.

Rate cuts are on the horizon. Will it spell gloom for big banks?

Banks upheld their “safe haven” status in the market last year, and share prices surged – but could rate cuts reverse this trend and make it tougher for banks in 2025?

  • Cindy Yin

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The number of students wanting to study economics at university has been falling.

Want more economics students? Drop the obsession with maths

Fewer students are studying economics at high school, and few of those go onto a dedicated economics course at university. And that’s a problem.

  • Ross Gittins
Mortgage interest rates would up to 0.5 percentage points lower under more banking competition.

House values slide amid fears Trump trade war will hit interest rates

House values and rents are falling across Sydney and Melbourne ahead of an expected interest rate cut. But even that is at risk from Donald Trump’s tariffs.

  • Shane Wright
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock and the rest of the bank board face one of their biggest decisions in February.

To cut or not to cut? The pros and cons facing the RBA

From what’s happening in the home building sector, to the make-up of the bank’s board, the Reserve Bank has plenty to consider for a February rate cut.

  • Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
One Up Building co-owner Nick Simmons says labour shortages are starting to ease.

Here’s what you need to know from the latest inflation figures

It’s good news for vegetarians and those looking to build a new home, but bad news for those who love an omelette.

  • Millie Muroi, Shane Wright and Cassandra Morgan
Inflation for the December quarter was at its lowest level for three years.

Rate cut on the cards, opening door to April election date

Australia’s inflation rate has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, paving the way for the Reserve Bank to deliver an interest rate cut in February.

  • Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
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While part-time employment increased by 80,000 jobs, the number of full-time workers dropped by 23,700.

Boom in new jobs dampens chance of early-year rate cut

Despite unemployment climbing slightly to 4 per cent, 56,000 people found work last month, taking the proportion of Australians in work to a record.

  • Millie Muroi
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock said in December the board was increasingly confident inflation was returning towards target.

Pre-election interest rate cut on the cards despite inflation uptick

Monthly inflation edged higher ahead of the Reserve Bank’s first interest rate decision for the year, but the key measure of underlying inflation dropped.

  • Millie Muroi
Economists expect the Australian dollar to climb throughout the year.

Petrol prices and interest rate cuts at risk as dollar hits record low

A plummeting Australian dollar could force a rethink of interest rate cuts and increase the cost of essential items, market analysts have warned.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo

The RBA chose to sit on its hands in 2024. Here’s why

If and when the RBA does cut interest rates, it will provide relief to millions. But it will also bring sighs of despair from others.

  • Shane Wright

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