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Shock interest rate rise shows Australia’s economic exceptionalism is fading

RBA’s decision is, in the words of one economist, ‘a radical revision’. Could this turn a plateauing of property prices into a rout?

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Reserve Bank interest rates: RBA lifts official cash rate to 0.35% in first rise since 2010

Central bank raises rate by 0.25 percentage points in a move that will stoke cost-of-living debate ahead of federal election

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With interest rates about to start rising, experts estimate almost 300,000 mortgage borrowers are at serious risk of default

As interest rates rise, almost 300,000 people who took large and risky home loans during the pandemic could fall into severe financial hardship or even default.

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The cost of living is surging, so why will the RBA add to it by raising interest rates?

The Reserve Bank is increasingly likely to start raising interest rates next Tuesday. But why would it add increased interest costs to household budgets at a time when Australians are struggling with a surging cost of living? Michael Janda explains the economics behind it.

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New Zealand house prices are starting to fall – but many buyers remain locked out

Some economists are predicting a 10% decrease over the year, but even that won’t return prices to those of two years ago

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Women seek greater workplace flexibility

Growing demand from women for more flexible arrangements in the workplace could lead to a "Flexidus", a Linkedin survey has found.

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8 People On The Most Spenny Things They’ve Dropped $$$ On Lately & Y’all Are Too Extra

Described as a purchase you definitely don't need, I asked a few other people what their most extra “spenemie” purchase has been in the last month. And it did not disappoint.

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Job ads suggest steady jobless rate drop

The unemployment rate could fall to the "low threes" by the end of this year, the latest ANZ job advertisements survey suggests.

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RBA, consumers to give views on budget

The Reserve Bank will give its views on the budget when its board meets this week, as will consumers in the latest weekly confidence survey.

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Bank of Mum and Dad shuts its doors to first homebuyers

The numbers of first home buyers have dropped by a third, scared off by rising prices and stagnant wages.

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Oil stocks take a hit as brent price jumps around, while the ASX gains

Meanwhile, fresh data shows concerns about inflation are rising and more Australians are re-considering buying major household items.

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The power of one: Gina Cass-Gottlieb on becoming the first woman to lead the ACCC

The high-powered lawyer’s career was dominated by defending the big end of town. So what can Australians expect from her tenure as head of the consumer watchdog?

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Russia to sell gas in roubles as sanctions bite, ASX turns positive on oil rally

Commodity markets are set to be further disrupted, with Russian President Vladimir Putin saying unfriendly countries such as the US and those in the EU will have to pay for gas in roubles. The ASX edged higher as oil prices rallied.

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Price rises are hitting consumers as inflation takes off. These are some items that are going up now

As economists predict another round of hikes in official inflation figures, we speak to traders and consumers who are already noticing concerning price rises.

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Job ads jumped as Omicron wave receded

ANZ's job advertising series jumped 8.4 per cent in February as the impact of the Omicron strain on business receded.

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ANZ margins shrink in December quarter

ANZ has flagged lower margins and softer revenue in the December quarter as the bank deals with tough competition in the home loans market.

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Banks weigh on ASX 200 as ANZ outlook disappoints, travel stocks jump on border reopening news

Australia shares fall on Monday, with ANZ's slump due to a hit to margins also dragging down stocks of other heavyweight lenders.

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ANZ drops home loan rates, matches Westpac

ANZ Bank has put more pressure on home loan rates and matched Westpac's lowest variable rate.

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Confidence tumbles as Omicron takes hold

The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index has tumbled 7.6 per cent to its lowest level since October 2020 and the weakest January result since 1992.

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