Growth

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Stimulus needed to maintain momentum in house construction
by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2009
Stimulus measures are working to spark an increase in new house construction but more will be needed to ensure a... READ MORE
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Cash rate decision sign of improving economic conditions
by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2009
The RBA will take the time to monitor the effects of existing monetary and fiscal policies before making any further... READ MORE
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Cash rate unchanged
by Staff Reporter • 6 May 2009
The RBA today left the official cash rate unchanged at 3 per cent, choosing to wait and observe the unfolding of... READ MORE
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Aussie posts strong volume growth on back of Wizard acquisition
by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2009
Aussie Home Loans says it is experiencing record lending levels following its acquisition of Wizard Home Loans. READ MORE
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Europe in deepest and most widespread recession since WWII
by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2009
Europe is braced for a challenging year ahead following warnings from the European Commission that the EU is in the... READ MORE
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US construction spend, FHB activity on rise
by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2009
The United States was buoyed overnight by the first rise in construction spend in six months and a steady rise in new... READ MORE
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Job advertisements halve
by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2009
The number of jobs advertised in Australia halved in the year ending April, suggesting a sharp rise in unemployment is... READ MORE
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Financial planners to shift to fee-for-service model
by Staff Reporter • 5 May 2009
Financial planners could move to a fee-based remuneration model by 2012. READ MORE
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Auction clearance volumes weak
by Staff Reporter • 4 May 2009
Auction clearance rates dropped in Sydney and Melbourne over the weekend, Australian Property Monitors has revealed,... READ MORE
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Brits a lot more chipper
by Staff Reporter • 1 May 2009
Consumer confidence in the UK has climbed to its highest point in a year raising hopes that the worst of the crisis... READ MORE