Francesca Krakue

Business conditions jump in January

The latest data from NAB’s Monthly Business Survey revealed that business conditions surged unexpectedly last month, pointing to “very strong” current levels of business ...

ECONOMY • Thu, 16 Feb 2017

Capital cities post strong week of auction activity

Auction volumes across Australia’s capital cities surged significantly last week according to the latest data from CoreLogic.

LENDER • Wed, 15 Feb 2017

Industry body calls out ‘failed’ housing agreement

The Housing Industry Association has accused the National Affordable Housing Agreement of failing to deliver on its targets “by a long shot”.

ECONOMY • Tue, 14 Feb 2017

Housing body calls for proposed changes to be ‘expedited’

The HIA has urged for proposed changes to the national Building Code to be expedited in order to continue to provide the infrastructure that Australian communities ...

ECONOMY • Mon, 13 Feb 2017

Melbourne properties selling fastest of any capital city

Fresh figures from CoreLogic have revealed that the turnaround time for Melbourne dwellings has fallen to a historic low of just 29 days.

ECONOMY • Sun, 12 Feb 2017

RBA tipped to emphasise ongoing low inflation

ANZ expects tomorrow’s Statement of Monetary Policy by the Reserve Bank of Australia to highlight that while Australia’s growth outlook remains positive, inflation is ...

ECONOMY • Wed, 08 Feb 2017

RBA makes cash rate call - Feb 2017

The Reserve Bank of Australia has revealed the decision of its first monthly board meeting of the year.

ECONOMY • Tue, 07 Feb 2017

Surprise RBA move on rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia has shocked industry pundits with the decision of its first monthly board meeting of the year.

ECONOMY • Tue, 07 Feb 2017

Rebound in business conditions unlikely to be sustained

Business conditions have seen a reprieve from their steady moderation last year, which points to a “stronger outlook for the economy”, however it might prove to be ...

ECONOMY • Sun, 05 Feb 2017