NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
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…
Investing is often discussed in terms of returns, markets, interest rates and opportunities. But one of the most important questions comes well before choosing an investment: How much risk are you genuinely comfortable taking? Understanding your investment risk profile is an important part of building…
When you are young, retirement can feel like a distant destination—something to think about after the mortgage is paid, the children have grown and your working life begins to slow down. Yet, looking back from the age of 70, 80 or beyond, it becomes clear…
Most of us begin our financial lives as savers. Our first money goals are usually simple: put something aside for a holiday, build a deposit for a car, create an emergency buffer or save towards a home. Saving provides something enormously valuable — security and…
Tax is one of those unavoidable parts of running a business. When things are going well, paying tax can actually be a sign that your business is profitable. But without planning, tax can also create cash-flow pressure, unexpected bills and, in the worst cases, serious…
Running a small business requires determination, resilience and a willingness to make decisions every day. But there is an important difference between owning a business and building an entrepreneurial enterprise. A good business owner can create a profitable, respected and sustainable operation. An entrepreneur takes…
Most of us spend our lives making our own decisions. We manage our finances, property, health, family matters and everyday affairs without giving much thought to what might happen if one day we were unable to do so. An accident, serious illness, stroke, dementia or…
For many Australians, winter brings the familiar urge to escape. The mornings are darker, the heater seems permanently switched on and suddenly somewhere with sunshine, blue skies and an outdoor table looks very appealing. But “escaping the cold” means different things depending on where you…
Renovating a home can be exciting. A new kitchen, an outdoor entertaining area, an extra bedroom or a beautifully landscaped garden can completely change how a property looks and feels. But before choosing tiles, appliances or paint colours, there is a much bigger question worth…
Health and fitness go beyond physical well-being; they also play a significant role in maintaining mental and emotional health. Among the various wellness strategies, regular exercise has been proven to have a profound impact on mental well-being. Let’s dive into understanding how staying active can…
Fostering meaningful relationships with teenage and young adult children before they embark on their independent lives is crucial for parents. This phase of life is marked by rapid developmental changes, making it a critical time for parents to actively engage and connect with their children….
Key points The RBA remains in wait and assess mode The RBA’s decision to leave rates on hold at 4.35% was no surprise. This followed a decision to leave rates on hold in June after three consecutive rate hikes earlier this year. The RBA revised…
The Reserve Bank has left the door open to more interest rate hikes as it held the benchmark lending rate steady for a second straight meeting. Falling house prices and lower-than-expected inflation helped convince the central bank’s nine-member monetary policy board to leave the cash…
Would-be home buyers hoping to snag a bargain could face a shortage of options during the usually busy spring sales season as owners try to ride out a price slump. Auction clearance rates have rebounded from recent multi-year lows, rising to a preliminary figure of…
Mortgage holders may have been spared more rate pain by the Reserve Bank but Australia’s chronically weak productivity growth means households will continue to suffer. As the RBA board held interest rates steady for a second-straight meeting, it noted that it could do so because…
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