Falling behind: three reasons why the RBA will sit on its hands
Economists and analysts are getting excited about a rate cut but inflation risks, and lack of any credible economic agenda, ...
Yen set for best January in seven years as rates path diverge
The yen was on track for its best monthly start to the year since 2018 on Friday, helped by the view that the Bank of Japan ...
If you get the sense inflation is a little off, you’re probably right
Of course, you probably don’t spend on the exact same things, or buy the exact same amount, as people on the other side of ...
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Banks sit pretty as fee revenue keeps rising amid a lack of competition
Call those tens of millions in extra revenue from home loan fees an oligopoly tax, because that's what they are.
Commonwealth Bank and Westpac issue good mortgage news for Australians
Australia's big banks are telling borrowers to expect rate cuts next month - but mortgage holders overseas have been getting generous relief since last year. NAB on Thursday became the last of the Big ...
Live updates: Inflation indicator out as market nears record highs
A new inflation indicator could add weight to the case about falling inflation — and the potential for interest rate cuts — when it is revealed this morning. Follow live.
Six easy steps to retirement readiness (and one hard one)
“Many of us have extravagant plans about what we wish to do in retirement – travel, renovations, upgrade the car once every ...
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SA Reserve Bank reduces repo rate by 25 basis points
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis ...
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Inflation on the right track but rate cuts in doubt
A strong employment market, high government spending and weak Aussie dollar could keep the RBA from pushing the button on rate cuts.
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Interest rates cut by 25 basis points, even as two MPC members argued against decrease
The SA Reserve Bank's monetary policy committee (MPC) cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday. Four members of the ...
Chalmers claims ‘sustained progress’ against inflation, as government crosses its fingers for rate cut
The Albanese government – and the financial markets – would be shocked if the Reserve Bank doesn’t cut interest rates in ...
Australian markets end at record highs
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.55 percent to 8,493.70, led by technology, mining and energy stocks. The broader All Ordinaries index settled 0.52 percent higher at 8,745.90.