Ever since commodity prices and the mining investment boom peaked three or four years ago there has been a constant chorus of doom regarding…
Back in November a little-noticed graph in Westpac’s 2014 profit result told an important story: the proportion of bad or worrisome loans …
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut rates to a new record low of 2.25%. It was the most eagerly debated decision among economists for some…
The June quarter inflation data has provided no certainty of the RBA cutting the cash rate on August 6, but most economists seem to think th…
Consumer confidence has improved, but only slightly, and the result is another disappointing sign that Australians aren’t any more hopeful d…
Businesses may receive another interest rate cut in May after SME conditions improved in the December quarter for industries sensitive to ch…
More pressure is being placed on the banking industry as it refuses to pass on Tuesday’s interest rate cut, although experts are warning S…
The property and retail industries have enthusiastically welcomed the RBA’s decision to slash the official interest rate by 25 basis points …
UBS has flagged good tidings for retailers if the Reserve Bank cuts rates tomorrow, pointing to improved sales after rate rises over the pas…