Interest rates

Retail Sales and Inflation figures give hope for rate cut.

The inflation figures release yesterday showed some progress in stemming the stubbornly high numbers over the last year. Figures on Retail Sales and International Trade have also been released today which could provide some relief for the Government who is desperate to get some good economic news ahead of the upcoming federal election. Image: Image: …

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Aussie wages lose ground

This cost of living crisis is confirmed by research done by the OECD which shows that wages growth is amongst the worst surveyed Australia is one of 60 member countries whose real incomes have gone backwards since 2019. Image: Image: Shutterstock – fiskes Produced By: Abhranil Hazra Featured In Story: Professor John Quiggen – School …

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Interest rate breather

The Reserve Bank  opted to keep interest rates at 4.1% on the back of better inflation figures.  The pause also will allow them to better assess how the interest rate strategy is working according to Governor Philip Lowe. Many economists are also warning that we could tip into recession if accumulated rate hikes push too …

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RBA Interest Rates Pause

Economists were divided on whether the RBA would pause their incremental rises in Interest Rates in their battle against inflation. The tipping of the balance in favour of holding the existing rates was the better than expected Inflation figures from last week; indicating that finally the interest rate rises were gaining traction. Mortgage holders will …

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