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Rising unemployment rate clouds outlook for interest rate policy
17 October 2025

A higher-than-expected unemployment rate has led markets to alter their forecasts for the next interest rate cut.

‘Not monetary policy’s responsibility to look after housing prices’, RBA governor says
14 October 2025

As first home buyers tap into the expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme, the RBA governor noted that future house price increases will depend on supply and demand.

Don’t expect a rate cut until February, says CBA
3 October 2025

The major bank has pushed its rate forecast to 2026 following the latest inflation data, joining the other banks in a pessimistic outlook for 2025 interest rates.

RBA holds, industry reacts
1 October 2025

The Reserve Bank has held the cash rate steady at 3.60 per cent following the sixth monetary policy meeting of the year. The industry has since reacted to the news.

RBA delivers September cash rate call
30 September 2025

The central bank has handed down the latest cash rate target at its sixth monetary policy meeting of the year.

Broker confidence soars as asset finance sentiment doubles
30 September 2025

A major shift in sentiment is sweeping the commercial lending sector, with broker confidence in asset finance doubling year on year as economic concerns ease.

Rate day eve: What the majors are saying about the upcoming rate call
29 September 2025

The Reserve Bank meets tomorrow (30 September) for the sixth time in 2025. In anticipation, the major banks have all provided predictions and an outlook on the future of monetary policy.

The private credit revolution shaping Australian investment
25 September 2025

A quiet revolution is reshaping Australia’s financial landscape. As traditional banks scale back from certain types of lending, a powerful alternative is rushing in to fill the void: private ...

$1bn guarantee puts NSW developers in the fast lane
24 September 2025

The NSW government has launched its $1 billion Pre-Sale Finance Guarantee scheme to help developers secure funding and fast-track housing construction.

Housing crisis puts brakes on city-to-region moves
9 September 2025

Mobility challenges have caused a slowdown in regional movers. There have been calls for greater investment in the regions to support the exodus of city dwellers.