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Banks eye rate boost but headwinds remain

Australia's four major banks have all reported a squeeze on margins in their latest results, but that is certain to change as interest rates rise.

AAP

'Big four' banks made huge profits as Australians took out bigger mortgages for pricier housing

Australia's big four banks — ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac — now hold a whopping $1.87 trillion in home loans, and raked in big profits as Australians took on massive home loans.

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NAB lifts first-half profit, dividend

National Australia Bank's first-half cash profit has risen 4.1 per cent, and the lender has also lifted its interim dividend to 73 cents a share.

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ANZ half-year profit jumps; ASX loses ground after Wall Street makes modest gains

As the big four banks lift interest rates following the Reserve Bank's move, ANZ posts a rise in half year profit, the ASX loses early gains and investors await an expected rate increase from the US Federal Reserve.

ABC News

Federal election: Rising interest and inflation rates dominate debate between Josh Frydenberg and Jim Chalmers — as it happened

Interest rates, cost-of-living pressures and how each party would start to repay our historic debt dominate the treasury debate. Look back at all the day's politics.

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A fugitive Chinese billionaire claims this cryptocurrency will overthrow Beijing. The trading platform denies concerns that it has some 'hallmarks of a scam'

An ABC investigation unravels a sophisticated cryptocurrency operation endorsed by a political movement founded by exiled billionaire Guo Wengui and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon.

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Australia’s official unemployment rate predicted to fall below 4% as staff shortages bite

Jobless rate set to sink to lowest rate since 1974 as employers say finding workers is ‘No 1 issue’, despite offering higher wages

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‘Dangerous strategy’: Buy-now/pay-later grocery shopping sparks debt fears

Finance experts are concerned about the expansion of buy now pay later platforms into everyday shopping as supermarkets and petrol stations open their arms.

The New Daily

EV battery manufacturer Novonix gains 9pc as critical minerals boosted, but ASX closes down

Instability and inflation continue to weigh on global markets, with the Australian market finally coming down off a winning streak to follow sentiment down.

ABC News

Wall St gains despite 'yield inversion' recession warning, Telstra CEO steps down

Australian shares have risen the day after the federal budget, however analysts say the cash splash wasn't "market-moving" and the benchmark more likely followed Wall Street's optimism about the war in Ukraine easing.

ABC News

NAB, police raid poppy fields in Manipur

Move comes after strict orders from Manipur CM

The Hindu

Russia to sell gas in roubles as sanctions bite, ASX turns positive on oil rally

Commodity markets are set to be further disrupted, with Russian President Vladimir Putin saying unfriendly countries such as the US and those in the EU will have to pay for gas in roubles. The ASX edged higher as oil prices rallied.

ABC News

Star gambler's China bank card paid debt

An inquiry has heard that a Chinese-born property developer paid casino debts with bank cards that were used to disguise gambling expenses at The Star casino.

AAP

ASX closes lower, as energy and mining stocks fall on volatile commodity prices

Wall Street's Dow Jones index suffers its worst day in almost a year overnight and the ASX closes lower on volatile commodity prices.

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National Australia Bank denies ‘outrageous’ policy change

NAB denied that customers are no longer allowed to pay off their credit cards at the bank's branches, after allegations sparked public backlash.

The Guardian - AU

House prices and rents surge in regional Australia amid influx of arrivals from cities

Locals say they are being priced out as NAB reports 24 of the 25 largest regions have had double-digit housing growth

ABC News

Interest rates are already rising but borrowers can cope, says NAB boss Ross McEwan

National Australia Bank's boss warns variable mortgage rates will "probably" rise later this year, but said his customers are mostly well positioned to cope.

ABC News

ASX closes higher as AMP reports loss, NAB margins down, AGL to close power stations early

Australian shares close higher as NAB, AGL and AMP report their earnings results. It follows a positive day on Wall Street where tech stocks dominated.

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Liberals defend economy despite dent in conditions from Omicron

The federal government has boasted the economy has never been better following new data showing a dip in conditions due to Omicron disruptions.

The Guardian - AU

Record fuel prices and cost of new homes push inflation to fastest pace since mid-2014

Australia’s underlying rate of inflation increased to 2.6% annually, which was higher than market expectations

Benzinga

What 3 Events Will Traders Be Watching This Week? 24 Jan – 29 Jan, 2022

*Please note; The author is working from UTC +13 when determining the timeline of data releases. What 3 Events Will Traders Be Watching This Week? 24 Jan – 29 Jan, 2022 Tuesday, January 25: NAB Business Confidence NAB Business Confidence from Australia hits the market early afternoon on Tuesday.

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