Posts tagged: economy
What do higher US interest rates mean for Australia?
In March, the US central bank – the Federal Reserve – lifted its federal funds rate target and forecast at least two more increases... Read More
Will the cash rate budge in 2018?
With its considerable direct and trickle-down effects on the Australian economy, particularly interest rates and inflation, it’s no wonder The Reserve Bank of Australia’s... Read More
Imminent cash rate rise remains unlikely
Mortgage holders were the winners on Melbourne Cup Day as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the cash rate on hold for the... Read More
4 things to know about high-speed internet
With complaints about Australia’s National Broadband Network soaring to a whopping 160 per cent in the last financial year – 4,000 complaints on slow... Read More
Should you be preparing for an interest rate rise?
No matter what financial news source you turn to at the moment, you’re likely to find commentary around rate rises – particularly the question:... Read More
National property price outlook
With some experts now predicting an imminent Sydney property market crash, the key questions have thus become: how likely is it, and what will... Read More
5 key ways to fund your business
Do you have the funding you need for your business to reach its potential? Most owners don’t. SMEs are a significant contributor to Australia’s... Read More
RBA keeps cash rate at record low, warns of higher Aussie dollar
At its August meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate on hold, maintaining the record low. The decision was expected... Read More
Earn money by renting out your room, home or investment property
Whether you’re looking for an inner city apartment for the night, a country B&B in Tasmania for the weekend, or a Byron Bay beach... Read More
Is Australia’s household debt putting the economy at risk?
It certainly came as no surprise that the official cash rate was kept on hold by the Reserve Bank Board at its April 2017... Read More
