Economy

Demand for home loans dropped significantly for a second consecutive quarter, according to new research by Veda.

NAB says business confidence is “encouragingly resilient and positive” despite recent market volatility and weak economic data.

China’s current economic position has caused it to overtake Greece as the “main worry” for global financial markets, argues BlackRock.

Analysis of recent rate discounts has found that “double standards” are rife among Australian lenders who offer better deals to new borrowers.

The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed a continued rise in the consumer price index (CPI) during the December 2015 quarter.

Professional services giant PwC has warned that Australia faces the risk of a recession in the next three years as economic headwinds increase.

The New South Wales government has moved closer to implementing a "flexible" regulatory framework for the peer-to-peer economy, arguing that it will drive innovation and fuel start-ups ...

Multi-units are largely to blame for a third consecutive monthly decline in new home sales, according to a new report by the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

For the first time in six months, the portion of Australian housing loans in arrears have increased for prime and non-conforming residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS).

One Australian state is about to experience a surge in foreign investment in residential real estate, according to a respected property survey.