Economy

Treasurer Joe Hockey has urged Australian banks to pass on the RBA rate cut “immediately”.

Improvements in job availability and security were key contributors to household financial comfort reaching its highest level ever, according to a report by ME Bank.

An increasing number of borrowers are choosing to take out a variable-rate mortgage, as demand for fixed-rate loans hits a two-year low.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting.

With below-trend growth and larger forces at play in the global economy, housing prices are becoming less of a concern for the Reserve Bank, claims Deloitte Access Economics.

Australia’s big three capitals have continued to lead the way in property price growth, while another capital went backwards over the past year.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting.

Centrepoint Alliance has announced the resignation of Noel Griffin as a non-executive director.

A clear majority of Australian economists believe rates will be left on hold tomorrow as the RBA looks to a lower Aussie dollar to fuel economic growth.

A new survey has found that salaries for professionals in Sydney's banking and financial services sector will fall by almost 3 per cent this year.