Growth

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Low inflation supports sizeable rate cuts

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
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PM flags new measures to fight slowdown

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
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Consumers and businesses cautious about debt

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
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RHG in court over exit fees

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
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Finance job ads halved over 2008

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
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Low rates for the rich: UK

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
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Unemployment trends up

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
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Office markets to feel the brunt of economic crisis

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2009
Rising unemployment and lacklustre economic growth are tipped to batter Australia’s commercial property markets... READ MORE
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Drop in investment to push rents higher

by Staff Reporter • 15 Jan 2009
A fall in investor activity in November bodes ill for an already tight rental market but could encourage more buyers... READ MORE
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Cut-price waterfront property locations revealed

by Staff Reporter • 14 Jan 2009
Prospective buyers looking to purchase property by the water could snap up a bargain if they act now. READ MORE