Growth

Sentiment slides in January but stronger than lows of 2008

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2009

A merciless flow of gloomy economic news nudged consumer sentiment slightly lower in January after it rallied late in... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 21 Jan 2009

The Bank of England (BoE) will look beyond conventional monetary policies to stimulate the economy, it warned... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2009

There could be scope for the Reserve Bank to cut the cash rate substantially in coming months after a private... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2009

Prime Minster Kevin Rudd has flagged fresh stimulus measures to kick start Australia’s stalling economy after... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 20 Jan 2009

While home buyers returned to the market in November consumers and businesses still remain cautious about taking on... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2009

RHG Home Loans, formerly known as RAMS, is facing consumer action over excessive exit fees and uncompetitive interest... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 19 Jan 2009

The number of banking and finance jobs fell consecutively over every month of 2008 to end down by close to 50 per cent... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 16 Jan 2009

Borrowers in Great Britain will be able to lock in a home loan rate of just 2.99 per cent next month following the... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 16 Jan 2009

The national unemployment rate inched up in December from 4.4 to 4.5 per cent official figures from the ABS showed... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2009

Rising unemployment and lacklustre economic growth are tipped to batter Australia’s commercial property markets... READ MORE