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Jobless rate eases, spending jumps complicate rate path

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 26 Jun 2026
Mixed signals from jobs and household demand have spurred debate over the cash rate path moving forward. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 22–26...

by Reporter • 26 Jun 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 26... READ MORE

Underlying CPI jumps as majors diverge on outlook

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
Underlying CPI shot up in May, yet the major banks remain at odds on the direction of inflation moving forward. READ MORE

NSW, Qld budgets reveal fresh housing measures

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 25 Jun 2026
The NSW and Queensland 2026–27 state budgets have unveiled new housing measures, including tax breaks, guarantees,... READ MORE

Westpac forecasts investor slump as housing cycle turns

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 24 Jun 2026
Westpac has warned that looming tax changes and higher interest rates could significantly sap housing demand and... READ MORE

Clearance rates slump to lowest level since 2020

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 23 Jun 2026
Australia’s capital city auction market has slipped to its weakest preliminary result in years, as vendors shy away... READ MORE

CBA tips major investor pivot after tax overhaul

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 22 Jun 2026
As housing tax breaks fade, Australia’s biggest lender has said investors are redrawing their property plans. READ MORE

Hot Property: The biggest property headlines from the week 15–19...

by Reporter • 19 Jun 2026
The weekly round-up of the biggest news stories from across Momentum Media’s property brands from the week ending 19... READ MORE

Rate hikes reverse price falls, squeeze borrowing power

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Jun 2026
Fresh data has shown that recent cash rate increases have reversed any affordability boosts from softer prices, with... READ MORE

Majors split as they lock in fresh rate calls

by Charlie Tchetchenian • 18 Jun 2026
Economists at the big four banks have sketched out starkly different cash rate forecasts. READ MORE