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Big bank changes RBA rate call as cost pressures ease

Slowing economic activity and softer price growth could convince the Reserve Bank to keep rates on hold, with inflation pressures weaker than initially feared.

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Personal loans booming as cost of living drives Australians to borrow record amounts

National debt helpline calls have increased alongside growth in new personal loans, which charged an average 9% interest in March

The Guardian - AU

India bonds slip ahead of RBI policy as war risks lift oil

The Reserve Bank of India will announce its rate decision on Friday, with markets largely pricing in a pause even ‌as Standard Chartered, ⁠Capital Economics, ⁠ANZ, MUFG and OCBC call for a 25-basis-point hike.

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Temporary fall in inflation won't ease RBA fears

A short-lived reduction in the fuel excise has provided some momentary price relief but inflation will only worsen without a resolution to supply blockages.

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Aussie shares rebound after Trump postpones new attack

The ASX rose 1.2 per cent in its best day of gains since May 6 after Donald Trump said he was scrapping plans for another attack on Iran.

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Australia’s property investor borrowing rises at fastest rate in a decade – despite interest rate rises

Owner-occupier mortgage growth slowed under growing costs while investor loans grew by $42bn in the year to March, a 9.6% increase

The Guardian - AU

Australian shares snap eight-session run of losses

The ASX has ended the week on a positive note, buoyed by strong US earnings despite ongoing uncertainty over the Gulf energy crisis.

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Australia will avoid recession, despite global jitters

One of the big four banks has delivered encouraging news about Australia's chances of avoiding a recession, which could still emerge in the global economy.

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Too good to be true: criminal groups target money mules

Criminal groups are recruiting university students and the unemployed as money mules to launder money and the proceeds from scams.

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Banks to reveal how Iran conflict has affected earnings

Investors will be watching the banks' provisions for bad debts when ANZ, NAB and Westpac report their half-year earnings in the coming days.

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Worse to come as oil crisis adds fuel to rate-pain fire

A rate hike in May is forecast by analysts after the Iran oil shock pushed the annual headline inflation level to the highest point in almost three years.

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Australian growth forecasts slashed as global economy faces inflation spike

OECD says the Middle East war will test the world’s resilience with Australia expected to suffer from higher rates and inflation

The Guardian - AU

Confidence tanks as fuel spike flows to building costs

Housing Minister Clare O'Neil has brought together leaders from the construction industry as they grapple with skyrocketing materials costs.

AAP

‘If we have to change tack, we will’: RBA hikes rates but not aiming to put Australia into recession, Bullock says

Reserve Bank of Australia’s second consecutive increase lifts cash rate target to 4.1%, back to where it was in February last year

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Big four banks predict three consecutive RBA rate hikes

The Middle East conflict could prompt the Aussie dollar to plummet and the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates to 15-year highs in 2026, analysts say.

The Guardian - AU

Australia relaxes petrol standards for 60 days as NSW premier warns of fuel shortage at hospitals

Chris Minns says ‘no need for panic buying’ as state government considers emergency supplies and impact on critical services

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Aussie shares pare early gains to fade from record

Strong buying in big banks, mega miners and utilities giants has pushed the ASX to within 10 points of record highs, but smaller caps have been left wanting.

The Guardian - AU

Australian banks passed interest rate hikes on to mortgage holders – so why haven’t they done so for savings accounts?

There’s an obvious reason for the delay. But the banks still need to compete on savings rates to finance their operations

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Delayed pay? You're not the only one hit by RBA glitch

A technical issue at Australia's central bank has forced employees to wait hours for pay and created delays for those hoping to settle on properties.

AAP

Shoppers tipped to splash cash in Boxing Day spree

Budget-conscious buying is expected drive big Boxing Day sales as savvy shoppers splurge for the year ahead, helping retailers clear shelves and boost cashflow.

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'Unconscionable': major bank's record fine bumped up

ANZ has been fined $250 million for widespread misconduct and systemic ‍failures that impacted the federal government, taxpayers ‌and thousands of customers.

AAP

ANZ board won't follow CEO's lead and sacrifice fees

ANZ's chairman says its board has been doing its job, rejecting a suggestion from the Australian Shareholders Association that directors give back some pay.

AAP

Shares finish flat as energy stocks continue to drift

The local bourse has ended the session roughly flat as it closes in on 2025's last full week of trading, weighed down by heavy energy and utilities stocks.

The Guardian - AU

ANZ shareholders reject executive pay plan for second year in a row

More than 32% of shareholder votes oppose executive pay report at heated Sydney AGM, after a year when bank was fined $240m by the financial regulator

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Aussie shares dip, miners tumble on grim China data

Weakness in iron ore, gold and copper miners has weighed on the local bourse, wiping most of the sector's previous week of gains in a single session.

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