NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
Queensland has usurped Western Australia at the top of Australia’s state economic rankings, as cracks emerge in the resource-rich state’s performance. WA slid two places to third in CommBank’s revamped State of the States rankings for the June quarter, after holding top spot in four…
Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions. It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most. Top 5 tips to motivate kids to save Top 5 Things Kids Should Learn About…
Key points Introduction This year has seen a rising trend in bond yields with the US 30-year treasury bond yield reaching its highest in around two decades and the Australian Government’s 10-year bond yield rising to its highest since 2011. This is causing some consternation…
Australians are “furious” about inflation and it will take the nation years to fully get on top on higher post-pandemic living costs, the Reserve Bank’s deputy governor says. Ahead of the central bank’s meeting later this month on interest rates, Andrew Hauser said inflation remained…
The Reserve Bank might have to raise interest rates if inflation is higher than expected as oil prices surge back towards $US100 a barrel. More attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz drove Brent crude above $US97 a barrel, which will seep into…
For many investors, building wealth is no longer the only objective. Increasingly, people are asking another important question: what is my money supporting while it is invested? This is where ethical investing comes in. Ethical investing is broadly defined as choosing investments not only according…
Key points Introduction Cotality data shows national average home prices fell 0.9% in August, with capital city prices down 1.1%, their fifth monthly fall in a row. This followed a fall of 1.2% in July which had been revised from 0.7%. Prices nationally have now…
Superannuation is one of the most powerful tools Australians have to build long-term financial security. Yet, for many young people, it remains out of sight and out of mind. They may see it as something for “future them” to worry about — a distant concept…
More interest rate hikes are on the cards after Australia’s headline inflation rate came in higher than expected, despite falling to its lowest level in eight months. The consumer price index rose one per cent in July, resulting in the annual rate of inflation falling…
Purchases of Australian property by overseas investors have plunged after the government announced a ban on foreigners buying Australian homes. The number of investment approvals fell by more than 22 per cent to 5284 in 2024/25, the Productivity Commission found in its annual trade and…
Tax is an unavoidable part of running a small business, but it is also one of the areas that can create the most confusion. For many business owners, tax sits somewhere between administration, compliance and financial planning. It is often pushed aside while the more…
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options. To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the available investment avenues and develop a strategic approach. Here’s a…
Key points Introduction One criticism of the latest Reserve Bank of Australia decision, its use of forecasts and an assertion that “they’re no better at it than the private sector astrologists at major banks masquerading as so-called ‘market economists’” got me thinking. What exactly has…
As the US dragged itself out of the Great Depression, newly-elected president Franklin D Roosevelt pioneered an informal style of radio address to nurture rapport with a bruised American public. It’s unclear whether the LED lighting at InterContinental Brisbane, the setting for Reserve Bank deputy…
The surge in artificial intelligence investment and Australia’s sluggish productivity growth rate are forcing the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates higher, a top central bank official says. Speaking two days after the RBA kept the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent, assistant governor…
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