Top Australian Economists Split on Rates as RBA Turns Hawkish
Two of Australia’s top economists find themselves in different camps over the Reserve Bank’s next interest-rate move as…
Why APRA wants to slowly deflate the property bubble
Bubble mania has hit bubble proportions. No matter where you turn, there are dire warnings of impending doom…
Fed Doubts Grow Over December Rate Cut With Kashkari on Fence
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said he didn’t support the US central bank’s last interest-rate…
Huge dilemma facing Australian economy as RBA forced to pick its poison like never before
A look at similar countries overseas might show the possible path the RBA will have the head down.…
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…