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1.5 million mortgagors ‘at risk’ of stress in July: Roy Morgan

New research has revealed the number of mortgage holders “at risk” of “mortgage stress” rose to record levels in July.

Spending to ‘slow significantly’ as mortgage repayments rise: AMP

While accumulated household savings are helping cushion impact of high rates, consumer spending is set to slow as borrowers approach record-high mortgage repayments.

Labour market showing signs of easing: Economists

The employment rate in Australia decreased in July, confirming the central bank's expectations of a ‘turning point’.

RBNZ holds cash rate for second consecutive month

New Zealand’s Reserve Bank has decided to hold its cash rate once again.

Rate hikes ‘working as intended’: RBA

As the Reserve Bank’s decision to halt the cash rate was influenced by favourable inflation data, economists widely anticipate the bank will hold in September.

Life decisions postponed due to high rates: Mortgage Choice

The aggregator has revealed the impact the current economic environment has had on mortgagors and prospective buyers through a recent survey.

ANZ halves cashback offers

Among the “big four” banks, ANZ is the only bank still offering a cashback deal to refinancers.

1 million borrowers face fixed-rate cliff: RBA

RBA governor Philip Lowe noted that while the peak of the fixed-rate cliff had surpassed, one million borrowers are yet to transition.

NAB economist expects elevated Q3 CPI 

Economist Alan Oster has warned of an upcoming spike in third-quarter CPI, raising the prospect of additional interest rate hikes in the near future.

Consumer sentiment ‘deeply pessimistic’

Despite the RBA placing the cash rate on hold, consumer sentiment dropped with potential dwelling purchase confidence falling even further.

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