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Rate hike odds firm as core inflation figure rises
Analysts are warning of an imminent Reserve Bank rate hike, after the central bank’s preferred inflation measure came in above forecast.
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Paul Nicolaou: Sydney’s red tape warrior
For Paul Nicolaou, there’s a lot to love about his hometown of Sydney. As executive director of Business Sydney he’s a passionate advocate for development and refurbishment, a sword-wielding enemy of red tape. But he’s also heavily invested in making Sydney a better place for its people, especially the homeless and city workers who can’t afford city rents.
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Housing boom expectations hit 15-year high
Despite an overall gloomy outlook in two new surveys, Australians are hopeful of a property price boost over the next 12 months.
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Economic recovery at risk as spending rebound slows
Economists are calling for further reform as a slowdown in spending growth adds to concerns Australia’s economic recovery is at risk of stalling.
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Cup Day rate cut in doubt as RBA nears final straight
The odds are lengthening on an interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day, as the Reserve Bank adopts a hawkish tone and inflation steps up the pace.
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Rate cut run may be over as inflation raises concerns
Hopes for more rate cuts are fading after the RBA took a hawkish turn as it held interest rates steady in a widely-expected move.
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No rate relief for borrowers as RBA stays on hold
Borrowers have been denied surprise mortgage relief by the Reserve Bank, which left rates on hold after hotter-than-expected inflation figures.
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Interest rate decision dominates economic agenda
Mortgage holders are unlikely to get a leg up from the Reserve Bank this week, with markets and analysts predicting the cash rate to remain on hold.
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Inflation highest since July 2024 – pushed up by electricity bills
Economists remain confident that the latest CPI data points towards a November cash rate cut.
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Busiest residential builders revealed in new report
Businesses on the Housing 100 builders list together delivered a combined 64,407 homes in 2024/25, up 11 per cent from last year’s 58,011.
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Economy shrugs off tariff turmoil to outperform peers
Central banks such as the RBA need to be wary of the risks of inflation kicking off again, which could trigger market sell-offs, a global economic body warns.
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Inflation fading but rate cut doubtful at least for now
RBA boss Michele Bullock grilled by federal MPs on the timing of interest rate decisions ahead of key economic data releases.
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Unemployment holds steady despite surprise fall in jobs
About 5400 jobs dropped out of Australia’s economy in August, wrongfooting forecasters who had expected stronger growth in employment.
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‘Confronting’ climate risk report goes under microscope
The prime minister describes a climate risk report as a wake-up call, as one coalition frontbencher threatens to quit or be dumped over greenhouse gas targets.
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NZ offers blueprint for home-building productivity fix
Australia should follow New Zealand in reforming zoning rules to boost limp construction productivity and expand housing supply, leading economists say.
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Jobs data in focus as economic outlook brightens
Workers are taking home a larger slice of the economic pie as a result of Australia’s historically tight labour market.
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Cash rate cuts vital for economy in 2026, says leading forecaster
Cost of living crisis easing but more Reserve Bank rate cuts are needed for growth and jobs prospects in 2026, according to leading economist.
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Auctions booming as tide of confidence rises
Rate-cut fueled optimism, and the prospect of first home buyer incentives, are driving demand across Australia.
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Property market rises to 239,044 listings in August
But annually there has been a decline of 4.2 per cent, suggesting sellers and buyers alike are hesitant about proceeding, SQM Research’s Louis Christopher says.
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Rate cuts and short supply ignite housing market boom
With listings 20 per cent below average and values climbing, Cotality’s Tim Lawless is one of the experts who says the supply-demand imbalance could push annual growth into double digits.
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Inflation jump a threat to Reserve Bank cash rate cuts
Economists suggest unexpected rise in CPI will mean a September rate cut is unlikely – but expect the RBA will trim in November.