The Latest Breaking News from ANZ

Newcastle housing less affordable than Greater Sydney: new report

Newcastle home buyers may need 15 years to save a 20 per cent deposit, the report says.

Newcastle Herald · May 11, 2022

'Big four' banks made huge profits as Australians took out bigger mortgages for pricier housing

Australia's big four banks — ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac — now hold a whopping $1.87 trillion in home loans, and raked in big profits as Australians took on massive home loans.

ABC News · May 9, 2022

ANZ lifts first half cash profit

The nation's third-largest bank, ANZ, has reported a lift in first-half profit after tightly managing costs and improving home loan processing times.

AAP · May 3, 2022

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.

ABC News · May 1, 2022

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.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

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.

AAP · Apr 11, 2022

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.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 8, 2022

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.

AAP · Apr 3, 2022

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.

AAP · Apr 3, 2022