Australia's interest rate rise comes as other countries maintain theirs. Why?

As Australians pay more on their mortgages, some countries have had no rise in their interest rate in recent years. So what's ...

Interest rates look set to hold, after inflation and fuel costs fell in April. But it’s unlikely to last

With fuel prices still much higher than before the Middle East war began, the risks of further spikes in inflation and more ...

Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year high

Australia's inflation rate soared to 4.09% in the first quarter from a year earlier, marking its highest level in more than ...

Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5% with markets slashing chance of more interest rate hikes

Surprise rise in jobless rate will give Reserve Bank more reason to delay another interest rate hike at June meeting ...

Australia Data-Center Boom May Keep Rates Higher, Westpac Says

The data-center boom in Australia, rivaling the country’s once-in-a-generation mining boom, could keep interest rates ...

RBA given all clear for interest rate hike as Australian consumer spending jumps

The RBA has been given the green light to lift interest rates on Tuesday, as household spending increased in March.

Australian lenders all have an ‘edge of cliff’ mortgage interest rate. Here’s how to push them to it and get a better deal

A couple of years ago, banks were jostling for mortgage market share, making it simple to secure savings. Times have changed, but it can be done ...

Australia’s inflation surge just made an RBA rate rise more likely

Australia’s inflation rate surged 1.1% in March, driven by a record jump in fuel prices, making an interest rate hike next Tuesday more likely. The consumer price index (CPI), released today, rose to ...

Rising interest rates pushing first home buyers into mortgage distress, new data reveals

First home buyers are buckling under the pressure of rising interest rates, with new Equifax data revealing a growing number ...

‘Outlier’ behind Aussie dollar’s 4-year high

The surprising reason for the Australian dollar being propelled to a four-year high has been revealed.

Interest Rates

Interest rates serve as the fundamental lever for regulating the cost of credit, influencing how businesses and individuals balance current expenditure against future investment. By adjusting ...