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…
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,…
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.…
How to check that your mortgage offset account is working
Many Australians may have been unknowingly paying more interest on their home loans than necessary. That’s because banks…
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…
Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold, ASX rebounds for flat finish — as it happened
The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at its June meeting, providing…
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.…