Economy

With house prices continuing to rise, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended Australia bring in more lending curbs.

The first cash rate cut has been forecast to come as early as August, a survey has revealed.

Levels of mortgage stress dropped for the second consecutive month, the research company has revealed.

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A chief economist has made the case that the Reserve Bank is likely to hold through 2024, but the latest inflationary data could paint a different picture.

The latest CPI dataset has shown further easing in inflation in the 12 months to November.

The upcoming November monthly CPI data is expected to show further signs of easing in inflation, a major bank economist has said.

The major bank’s chief economist has predicted that the central bank’s desired outcomes from increasing interest rates are likely to come to fruition this year.

The federal government has released its population statement that highlighted the various challenges facing Australia’s ageing population.

The Federal Reserve’s easing cycle of interest rates in late 2024 increases the chances of the RBA to do the same, the major bank has said.