Economy

The big four banks are divided on the interest rate outlook for 2026, with two major banks forecasting hikes and two expecting rates to remain on hold.

The Greens have called for the capital gains tax discount to be changed ahead of this year’s mini-budget.

The Reserve Bank of Australia announced its final rate decision for the year 2025, but what was its decisioning? We take a further look.

Inflation figures have all but destroyed any hope of an interest rate cut for millions of Australians in mortgage stress, but the worst may be yet to come, writes REB editor Liam Garman.

Stress among mortgage holders has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years following the August rate cut.

Victoria has emerged as the fastest-growing investor segment, with double-digit loan growth.

Newly released minutes from the RBA’s November cash rate decision show that there is limited scope for rate cuts over the next year.

A higher-than-expected unemployment rate has led markets to alter their forecasts for the next interest rate cut.

As first home buyers tap into the expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme, the RBA governor noted that future house price increases will depend on supply and demand.

The major bank has pushed its rate forecast to 2026 following the latest inflation data, joining the other banks in a pessimistic outlook for 2025 interest rates.