RBA live updates: Interest rates on hold as Reserve Bank forecasts paint more upbeat picture
Tue 11 Aug 2026 at 3:25pmTue 11 Aug 2026 at 3:25pm RBA hold provides stability, but economic outlook…
High interest rates are here to stay — but that’s only part of the house price story
We seem to have flipped from worrying about rising house prices to worrying about falling house prices. Well,…
‘Mass exodus’: Buyers flee housing market
The number of Australians taking on new a mortgage has slumped. Picture: NewsWire A mass exodus from both…
Bank holds interest rates as energy and memory chips set to lift inflation
The Bank of England has held interest rates for the fifth successive time despite cautioning that energy prices…
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
Mortgage lending was higher last month despite increases in rates for homeowners, according to Bank of England figures.…
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.…
Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel warns rates are near levels that could derail earnings-fueled stock gains
Jeremy Siegel says interest rates are approaching worrying levels for stocks. The economist says the spike in bond…
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…
Interest rates expected to be held as inflation predicted to rise again
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates again next week despite fresh uncertainty in the…
Bank set to hold interest rates despite intensifying Middle East war
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates again next week despite fresh uncertainty in the…
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.…