Australia’s property boom faces turning point as housing prices fall
SYDNEY: A steep drop in Australian home prices, fuelled by the federal government’s move to curb tax breaks…
‘Lowest level’: Tom Panos unleashes on housing market after Sydney auction failed to attract a single bid
Real estate guru Tom Panos says the auction market has collapsed to its lowest level in 35 years…
See how the price of everything has changed with inflation
The cost of most everyday items is up. Here’s by how much. Good news: inflation has eased slightly.…
Chalmers cautious but upbeat as he scraps fuel discount amid softening inflation
There were no bold declarations about corners being turned or missions being accomplished. After delivering a pre-election prediction…
Mortgage lending increases despite elevated rates for homeowners
(Alamy/PA) (Alamy/PA) Mortgage lending was higher last month despite increases in rates for homeowners, according to Bank of…
How to check that your mortgage offset account is working
Many Australians may have been unknowingly paying more interest on their home loans than necessary. That’s because banks…
Next RBA rate call hinges on crucial inflation data
Inflation data could dash the chances of another Reserve Bank rate hike as governor Michele Bullock says higher…
Wall Street analysts: Warsh and FOMC likely hold or hike due to oil prices and Iran
President Trump’s campaign for lower interest rates in the U.S. faces another setback this week at the meeting…
Bank set to hold interest rates despite intensifying Middle East war
The Bank of England will vote on interest rates on Thursday (Yui Mok/PA) (PA Archive) The Bank of…
ECB hostage to oil prices? Lagarde leaves door open for a September hike
Just six weeks ago, the European Central Bank appeared to be winning its fight against inflation. Oil prices…
Small businesses shop around for more credit as economic pressures mount
Nestled between Longreach and Yeppoon in central Queensland’s vast red expanses sits the hamlet of Barcaldine. Tourists are…
JPMorgan: Ageing population and deficits two drivers of higher interest rates
In 2025, the IMF reported that, across the globe, companies, households, and countries had amassed $251 trillion in debt.…