Why the Kiwi and Canadian property bubbles burst and what we can learn
If it’s a glimpse towards a possible future you’re after, it’s always worthwhile taking a peek across the…
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.…
Australia should brace for war impact to get worse, Treasury warns
The economic risks for Australia from the continuation of the Middle East war are increasing, the Treasury has…
Australia’s property market enters downturn as prices fall for first time since 2022
Australia’s housing boom has officially entered a downturn for the first time in more than three years, with…
Cooling economy and Iran backdown to keep RBA at bay
A double-sized dose of relief. That’s what the Reserve Bank board members will be feeling today when they…
Prolonged pause on interest rates a possibility as RBA board meets for June
Leading economists at all four major banks are now predicting the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave interest…
Australia’s economic slowdown is just beginning, economists warn, as recession risks rise
Australia’s economic slowdown is just beginning, economists warn, as interest rate rises and cost-of-living pressures weigh on households.…
Australia’s interest rate rise comes as other countries maintain theirs. Why?
As Australian mortgage holders grapple with rising repayments, some countries have not seen interest rate rises in years.…
Inflation hotter than forecast at end of 2025, adding to rate hike expectations
Repayments on mortgages and debts are more likely to increase, after a higher-than-expected Inflation result puts pressure on…
Australia earns global praise for economic ‘soft landing’ but still dependent on China
The Reserve Bank’s “credible” interest rate decisions have helped Australia return to “normal”, but its economy remains dependent…
Value of Australian dollar now dependent on interest rates, commodities prices and geopolitics
The Australian dollar has been on a slow march down from a peak of 109 US cents achieved…
A chaotic ‘up-crash’ as markets and economic realities made for a turbulent 2025
AI. Market records. Tariffs. Penguins. TACO. It’s been a big year of economic shocks and surges as the…