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Economy
30 March 2026
Cash rate will hit 4.85 per cent this year: Westpac
The major bank has revised its cash rate forecast, suggesting that interest rates will hit levels not seen since the global financial crisis.
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Economy
EV finance demand surges, but brokers report mixed conditions
30 March 2026
National Australia Bank has reported a sharp rise in demand for electric vehicle (EV) finance amid soaring fuel prices, but brokers say conditions on the ground remain uneven
Economy
NAB flags softer business conditions as energy costs fuel insolvency fears
30 March 2026
Australia’s business sector is showing early signs of strain in 2026, with falling confidence, rising cost pressures, and an emerging energy shock weighing on SMEs.
Lender
Lenders assess new dynamics in trust and company lending
30 March 2026
Leading industry figures have examined recent shifts in trust and company lending and what they mean for borrowers looking to continue operating in this space.
