Economy

Sep 4 2018

The Reserve Bank has revealed its cash rate decision for September, announced against a backdrop of out-of-cycle rate hikes from lenders. 

Sep 4 2018

The Reserve Bank has surprised industry pundits with its September cash rate decision, announced against the backdrop of out-of-cycle rate hikes from lenders. 

Sep 4 2018

The Reserve Bank has announced the official cash rate for September following its monthly board meeting. 

Sep 4 2018

A “complex” market dynamic has inhibited the competitive ambitions of lenders, who are confronted with increased scrutiny in a softening market, according to one economist.

Sep 4 2018

National dwelling values have continued to fall, with the latest CoreLogic data reporting a 0.3 of a percentage point drop in national home prices, down by 2.2 per cent since peaking in ...

Sep 4 2018

Three in five Australians are unaware of the implications of the federal government’s comprehensive credit reporting regime, which could affect their borrowing prospects, according to new ...

Sep 4 2018

A deposit bond provider has announced its re-entry into the Australian market after having to close shop temporarily.

Sep 3 2018

S&P has downgraded its credit rating for AMP’s banking arm, citing damning revelations of misconduct aired during royal commission hearings.

Aug 31 2018

The Reserve Bank has “misread” economic conditions, with a drop in the cash rate “highly conceivable” amid out-of-cycle hikes from lenders that could continue “within a few days”, according ...