Economy

Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since records began, as rising interest rates, surging oil prices, and growing economic uncertainty weigh on households.

Inflation and rising costs are the primary factors impacting Australian SMEs, with nearly half identifying them as the biggest barriers to growth.

Western Australia has emerged as the epicentre of the country’s bridging finance surge, as a severe supply shortage forces buyers to move faster than ever.

Brokers have said that the Senate’s capital gains tax report highlights key issues but falls short of addressing the real drivers of Australia’s housing problems.

Australian lenders prevented more than $1.5 billion in fraudulent financial applications in 2025, according to new insights from Equifax, even as fraud attempts continue to rise and shift ...

The capital gains tax discount is distorting investment, worsening housing affordability, and increasing inequality, according to a Senate inquiry, with a range of reforms suggested to ...

Although the RBA’s cash decision won’t be a surprise for most, it underscores a shifting outlook for brokers as the prospect of a renewed tightening cycle comes into focus.

ASIC has warned young Australians against relying on AI and social media for financial information after a survey revealed that a growing number are using these sources to make decisions ...

Australian business confidence may be slipping into negative territory, but demand for credit is telling a different story, with many small and medium-sized enterprises quietly preparing for ...

The Western Australian government has expanded its stamp duty concession scheme for off-the-plan and under-construction homes as part of a broader effort to address the state’s ongoing ...