Growth

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New year rate cut far from certain
by Staff Reporter • 10 Dec 2008
The RBA will not rush into any further cash rate reductions without giving the most recent cuts time to take effect. READ MORE
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Stimulus package could miss the mark
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2008
The impact the Rudd government’s stimulus package will have on the economy could be limited with only a minority... READ MORE
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US market rallies on Obama public investment pledge
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2008
The United States will benefit from the biggest public-works spending package in half a century next year as the... READ MORE
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Lending growth defies tough times
by Staff Reporter • 9 Dec 2008
Despite hard economic conditions mortgage lending continues to grow at an annual rate of around ten per cent,... READ MORE
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Members Equity seeks alliances to boost market share
by Staff Reporter • 8 Dec 2008
Members Equity Bank has entered into preliminary discussions to form strategic alliances with other lenders with view... READ MORE
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Property market still quiet
by Staff Reporter • 8 Dec 2008
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UK rates slashed to lowest in 70 years
by Staff Reporter • 5 Dec 2008
English rates have fallen to their lowest level since 1939 as the Bank of England battles recession. READ MORE
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Challenger refines operations
by Staff Reporter • 4 Dec 2008
Challenger Mortgage Management has announced further restructuring that will see Alex Moulieris move to a non... READ MORE
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Record chop for NZ rates
by Staff Reporter • 4 Dec 2008
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) slashed its cash rate by an unprecedented 150 basis points today in a bid to... READ MORE
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Economy narrowly avoids negative growth
by Staff Reporter • 4 Dec 2008
Australian economic growth buckled in the September quarter under the weight of 12 year high interest rates, a... READ MORE