The problem As most workers would know, it has been hard to get a pay rise in recent years. And with inflation picking up, the cost of living has become a big issue for households. But low wages growth is not just a recent thing. In its issues paper ...
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... environment will weaken," she says. "Households are under a lot of pressure at the moment in terms of dealing with elevated inflation, higher borrowing costs from the RBA rate heights. As those pressures continue to materialise we will expect to see ...
... her treasurer just added to the simmering view that the Bank of England hadn't been aggressive enough in fighting inflation noting that official interest rates in the UK are only 2.25% compared to 3.5% in the US. There were concerns about massive ...
... straight increase from the RBA, which has embarked on a rapid rate lifting exercise since May in an attempt to curtail inflation, during which time the cash rate has risen by 275 basis points. "As is the case in most countries, inflation in Australia ...
... spending under control, to give ourselves a better buffer for any further downturns, and to make sure we are not adding to inflation." So where is the government spending and cutting back, and which groups of Australians are likely to benefit or miss ...
... those trying to buy their first home. But fast rising interest rates, imposed by the Reserve Bank to curb galloping inflation, have thrown first home buyers a curve ball. Some will no longer be eligible for a mortgage and even if they do qualify many ...
... passed since the last Budget was delivered by the former government, but plenty has changed over that period, with rising inflation and deteriorating global economic conditions likely to constrain government spending. In a press conference last week ...
The second Federal Budget of 2022 is nearly upon us, but with inflation still climbing and economic uncertainty abounding, what can we expect when Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers his first Budget on October 25? That's the topic of discussion between ...
Rising inflation, higher interest rates and slowing economic growth all pose separate threats to the attractive dividends currently being paid by Australian companies. Income-hungry investors should also note that over 80% of Australian dividends are ...
... zero in on the cause of many of the economic maladies facing Australia and other parts of the world right now, rising inflation would be the main culprit. Australia's Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit 6.1% in the June quarter which is the highest it's ...
