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Considering the RBA is running out of conventional monetary policy ammunition, the decision to hold the cash rate at the historic low of 0.75% was widely anticipated. The decision to keep rates on hold was supported by the latest labour market and inflation ... More

Australia's big four banks are back in the hot seat, this time for their failure to pass on central bank rate cuts to consumers. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg today ramped up the government's campaign against the banking sector, giving the go ahead ... More

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lowered the cash rate by another 25 basis points on Tuesday, resulting in a new record low of 0.75%. Before deciding to cut interest rates, the RBA considered the trend to lower interest rates globally as a trigger ... More

With the RBA cutting the cash rate for the third time this year it's time for mortgage customers to get busy. While you could sit back and hope your current lender passes on the rate cut in full, taking charge and seeking out a better deal instead ... More

Recent evidence of a strong rebound in Sydney and Melbourne housing values wasn't enough to stave off a rate cut, with the RBA opting to slash interest rates further to a new record low. A trend towards higher unemployment and a slowdown in jobs growth ... More

In the face of global uncertainty and heightened volatility the All Ordinaries Index has shown resilience given that it has risen consistently from mid-August gaining around 309 points or 4.78%. This is a positive sign for investors with many now optimistic ... More

The resurgence in Sydney and Melbourne housing values was likely a key topic of conversation amongst the RBA Board at today's meeting. In line with rate cuts in June and July, housing values in Australia's two largest cities have recorded a ... More