These charts show the effect of migration on Australia’s housing story
The role of migration is among the most contentious elements of the housing debate. There is growing support…
‘We’ve all been fed this line’
David Koch fears Australia could soon enter a ‘nightmare scenario’ where interest rates start climbing again. (Source: Getty/AAP)…
RBA governor Bullock says a severe market downturn would raise financial stability concerns
Financial markets, including Australian property and shares, have been pushing record highs for many months. Speaking at an…
S. Africa Needs Reforms to Counter US Tariffs, Central Bank Says
South Africa needs to fast-track structural reforms to cushion the economy from the effects of US President Donald…
Wall Street sell-off could mean hip-pocket relief for millions of Australians
Australia’s big insurance companies were sold off heavily on the share market on Friday. Analysts readjusted their valuations…
‘Canary in the coal mine’
Pressure is mounting on RBA governor Michele Bullock to announce a rate cut in November after the unemployment…
RBA governor Michele Bullock says First Home Guarantee could lead to riskier loans
Central bank governor Michele Bullock was centre stage at Senate estimates on Friday, being quizzed on monetary policy…
Housing supply without controlling demand suggests National Housing Accord won’t fix affordability
Australia’s national project to fix housing affordability is off to a slow start. Three years into it, last…
RBA governor Michele Bullock warns housing supply improvement is likely to be several years away
It’s hard to dispute that the single biggest issue facing Australia today is a seemingly runaway housing market.…
The new Reserve Bank governor has a big job ahead of… her?
Could New Zealand be about to have its first female governor of the Reserve Bank? Alice Neville reports in…
Westpac beats Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, NAB in major fixed rates mortgage move: ‘Considerable milestone’
One of the Big Four banks has slashed fixed rates by up to 0.70 per cent. (Source: AAP)…
Commonwealth Bank’s RBA interest rate prediction after ‘shock’ inflation result: ‘Don’t overreact’
CBA’s Harry Ottley said the July monthly inflation report, which came in above expectations, shouldn’t be too much…