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Australia’s drop in real wages is a disaster. But the profits of major corporations are doing just fine

Wages are not growing out of control and the labour market is not ‘tight’

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Do you pay rent with a credit card? Soon, you may not have the option

From October 1, businesses will no longer be able to add surcharges to payments made on the EFTPOS, Visa or Mastercard networks, following reforms by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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Why most homeowners don’t need to lose sleep over negative equity

For most people who buy a home, a mortgage represents the single largest debt they will take on in their lives. But what happens if the market value of a property you’ve bought falls below the amount you still owe on your home loan?

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Jobs data and a fireside chat: the economic week ahead

Unemployment and wage figures are the pick of the week's economic data, while traders will tune in to a "fireside chat" with the Reserve Bank deputy governor.

AAP

Could you save money on your mortgage? As house prices cool and lender rivalry heats up, experts say Australians should ask

There is talk that lenders are starting to compete more fiercely for customers as demand for new home loans drops

The Guardian - AU

The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates

Melinda Cilento, head of economic think tank CEDA, will become the newest member of the nine-person board responsible for setting interest rates in Australia.

AAP

AI boom, productivity malaise making RBA's job harder

Investment in AI is supporting demand in the economy at a time when the Reserve Bank wants it to cool, but the housing downturn should help get inflation down.

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Ignore the doomsdayers – property investing in Australia is far from broken

Investor loan applications may have fallen since the start of the year, but the slump already appears to be turning around

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Coalition backs One Nation policy, Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death, and what the RBA really believes

One Nation’s bid to bar Australians with terror links; Syria sentences former president in absentia

The Guardian - AU

Treasurer tips housing growth despite investor slump

A collapse in property investor lending since the federal budget is good for the economy in the long term, the boss of the nation's biggest bank says.

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The RBA likely believes it won’t need to hike rates again – but the worst thing it could do is say that out loud

When it comes to the Reserve Bank, there’s a whiff of a parent making a threat they have no intention of carrying out

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: RBA holds interest rates; captive birds to be vaccinated; and one of Sam Neill’s final interviews

Cash rate stays at 4.35% in widely expected decision from central bank after three hikes earlier in the year

The Guardian - AU

RBA holds rates steady as the housing market softens. But another hike is still possible

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate unchanged at 4.35% as it assesses whether the three interest rate rises delivered earlier this year are doing enough to slow the economy and bring inflation back under control.

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RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35% but threatens more hikes if needed

In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three hikes earlier this year

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House price falls weighing on economic growth, RBA says

The deterioration in Australia's housing market will help slow the economy and get inflation back under control, the Reserve Bank says.

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'We're not ruling that out': rate rises off the cards ... but for how long?

The Reserve Bank announces decision to hold the cash rate.

AAP

'Hawkish' RBA open to more hikes after holding rates

Borrowers are on notice with the Reserve Bank signalling it won't shy away from raising interest rates if inflation comes in higher than forecast.

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Australia’s falling house prices have a silver lining for mortgage holders. Here’s why

The RBA’s governor, Michele Bullock, has made it clear that the ‘easing’ property market is on her mind

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Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to keep interest rates on hold, but economists are still warning inflationary risks remain.

The Guardian - AU

The RBA says rate rises don’t really increase living costs. But the data is clear – they very much do

The latest cost of living figures show interest rate rises are having an impact on household costs, despite what the central bank says

The Economic Times

Restaurant Brands Asia shares surge nearly 20% on strong Q1 results. What Motilal, other brokerages said

Restaurant Brands Asia shares surged nearly 20% after the Burger King India operator posted strong Q1FY27 results, led by robust same-store sales growth and a sharp jump in EBITDA. Brokerages, including Motilal Oswal and Nuvama, remained bullish, citing improving demand, margin expansion and growth supported by Inspira Global's investment.

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EV sales, air travel drive rebound in consumer spending

A surprisingly strong 0.8 per cent rise in household spending could indicate that interest rates aren't slowing the economy as fast as the Reserve Bank thinks.

The Guardian - AU

House prices slide across Australia as Middle East conflict and tax changes begin to bite

Cotality data shows a drop in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, as nation’s median home price falls about $19,000 below its March peak

AAP

Household spending in spotlight as Iran war drags on

Data showing how households are managing the fallout from shaky global conditions caused by conflict in the Middle East is set to be closely scrutinised.

AAP

'Softer than we thought': RBA's admission on inflation

The Reserve Bank's chief economist has admitted inflation predictions came in lower than expected due to volatility with the fuel market.

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