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RBA boss warns of inflationary pressure from 'global shocks' like Israel-Palestine conflict
The RBA Governor says the effects of monetary policy tightening are being felt throughout the Australian economy, but warned global shocks like the Israel-Pales...
Inflation shocks could prompt a Melbourne Cup day rate hike
RBA minutes from October suggest a rate hike in November could well be on the table if CPI inflation and unemployment data are not in line with forecasts, with ...
More big banks alter term deposit rates
Once again, several providers increased returns, but it wasn't all one way traffic with other banks decreasing rates this week.
Australia might need 70,000 extra rental properties to meet demand.
National vacancy rates dropped to new record lows in the September quarter, with rental rates rising accordingly.
The areas in Australia where annual rent could increase by up to $3,900
Construction costs and 'investor bashing' mean the rental crisis is likely to continue, with Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane showing signs rates will keep surgin...
Teaching Kids About Money
There’s a variety of ways you can teach your children about finance and money, and there’s certainly no one size fits all approach, but we’ve ...
Anti-scam initiatives worth more than $228 million
In the year ending June 30th 2023, CommBank anti-scam initiatives prevented and recovered more than $228 million that would otherwise have been lost to criminal...
Is Australia set to run short of units?
CoreLogic is predicting an upcoming shortage in the unit market, which could mean strong price growth.
Australia might avoid a technical recession but a 'consumer recession' is real and current
Low consumer sentiment and card spending show Australia is still in a 'consumer recession', according to Westpac economists.
Household spending rises in August, but more rate rises remain unlikely
Extra international students, high fuel prices and the women's world cup contributed to an increase in household spending for August, but the data is still indi...
How to compare medical loans
Medicare is a great resource in Australia, but lots of people find themselves in a spot where they are unable to cover the cost of an upcoming medical expense, ...
A look ahead at next Tuesday's RBA cash rate decision for September
Aussies' attention turns to September's monetary policy decision, which will be the last handed down by outgoing RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe.
