Economy

Tomorrow (8 July), the Reserve Bank hands down its fourth cash rate decision of 2025. The major banks are expecting a cut.

Recent interest rate cuts are spurring some borrower confidence and helping turn around dwelling approval rates following a slump.

Subdued interest rates are invigorating borrowers, resulting in climbing home values. However, a lack of stock is helping keep figures in proportion.

Infrastructure upgrades throughout Sydney’s west have increased the attractiveness of business establishment.

Data from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has highlighted a strong uptake in the number of small businesses leveraging restructuring processes to help stay afloat ...

As 30 June approaches, Moneytech has urged brokers and their SME clients to capitalise on tax incentives and prepare for the financial year 2026.

Studies have revealed a drop in the number of mortgages being taken out for new builds as construction fails to keep up with demand.

Data released yesterday (19 June) by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that the unemployment rate remained between 3.9 and 4.1 per cent for the past 18 months.

A recent study has revealed that nearly a fifth (17 per cent) of Australian SMEs would collapse if they lost just one major client.

The recent cash rate cuts in 2025 provided some optimism for consumers. The relief may be short-lived, however.