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Biggest risks to the Aussie economy

Australia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is well under way, but there are two factors that could bring the economy...

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16th Feb. 2021 2:02 PM

Australia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is well under way, but there are two factors that could bring the economy unstuck.

CBA moves on interest rates but many miss out

The Commonwealth Bank was the first of the big four banks to move today, dropping many fixed rate deals but leaving...

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04th Nov. 2020 11:11 AM

Big banks may not pass on cut for weeks

The Reserve Bank has slashed interest rates to a record low of 0.1 per cent — but many banks have form for not passing it...

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03rd Nov. 2020 6:11 PM

The Reserve Bank has slashed interest rates to a record low of 0.1 per cent — but many banks have form for not passing it on to customers.

Cash rate slashed to historic low: How it affects you

Home loan borrowers should be taking swift action after the Reserve Bank of Australia today dropped the cash rate on...

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03rd Nov. 2020 3:11 PM

Home loan borrowers should be taking swift action after the Reserve Bank of Australia today dropped the cash rate on Melbourne Cup Day.

RBA slashes interest rates to 0.1pc

The Reserve Bank has slashed interest rates to a record low of 0.1 per cent and taken other steps to try to alleviate...

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03rd Nov. 2020 2:11 PM

Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Phillip Lowe. Picture: Joel Carrett/AAP

RBA tipped to cut interest rate

Economists are predicting an “unprecedented” and “near certain” cash rate cut today that could save Aussies around $15,000...

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03rd Nov. 2020 1:11 PM

Economists are tipping a rate cut this month. Picture: Jeremy Piper/NCA NewsWire

Rates on hold: What you must consider with your mortgage

The RBA has left the cash rate on hold as record low interest rates have left many borrowers unsure of whether to fix their...

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06th Oct. 2020 2:10 PM

Many borrowers can split their home loans and have some a portion variable and a portion fixed.

Date set for new $100 bills

The Reserve Bank of Australia has a set a date for the release of the new $100 bill. It’s the final design change in an...

Why you shouldn’t bank on RBA cutting rates

There is no good reason for the RBA to make any interest rate cuts, writes Terry McCrann.

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23rd Sept. 2020 8:09 PM

There is no good reason for the RBA to make any interest rate cuts, writes Terry McCrann.

RBA provides clue to future rate cut

One of Australia’s leading economists says a change in wording by the Reserve Bank could signal a potential future rate...

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15th Sept. 2020 3:09 PM

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