Trump’s war, migration cuts and AI pull interest rates in all directions
The Reserve Bank will increase interest rates on Tuesday for the fourth time this year, and what’s more,…
There are three main reasons inflation is rising. Higher rates won’t fix them
Bloodletting is an ancient therapy, dating back at least three millennia, and traditionally used to “cure” a range…
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…
How trust in the RBA could help keep interest rates low
As people lose faith in institutions across the globe, a report shows maintaining trust in the Reserve Bank…
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…
Rate hikes and tax changes have broken the back of the latest property boom
The early signs of an Australian housing market correction are now clearly visible. Demand was dented when the…
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.…
Interest rates, inflation: Crucial two weeks loom for Aussie households
Australian households face a critical fortnight with inflation data, the RBA interest rate decision and the federal budget…
‘Egregious’: Squatter lawyer’s bid for unrelated woman’s $20 million inheritance tossed out
A millionaire lawyer behind a failed squatter’s rights case has had a separate bid to claim the inheritance…
Inflation cooled slightly in February before energy price rise caused by Iran war
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7 per cent in February, down 0.1 per cent from the previous…
US Inflation Gauges Likely Diverged Before War in Iran
(Bloomberg) — A pair of inflation reports, including the Federal Reserve’s preferred price gauge, surface in the coming…
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…