The Reserve Bank has surprised the business sector with today’s announcement that the official cash rate will remain unchanged at 4.25%, i…
The Reserve Bank has surprised the business sector with today’s announcement that the official cash rate will remain unchanged at 4.25%, i…
Interest rates are on the way down, whether they are cut today (as most economists expect) or in the coming months. The question is: Will an…
Economists are confident the Reserve Bank will cut the cash rate when it meets tomorrow, but the interest rate cuts appear to be having litt…
The services sector remained in negative territory in December, according to the latest Australian Performance of Services Index, with ongoi…
Consumers continue to increase their appetite for spending, after the Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator increased by 0.3% in Novemb…
Small business would be particularly vulnerable if the European debt crisis worsens, economists warn, following comments by Westpac chief Ga…
Consumer sentiment fell by 8.3% in December, its lowest level since August this year. The Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consume…
One of the more bizarre rituals of global finance is the Australian Monetary Policy Dance, where we all wait to see whether an adjustment to…
The rate cut to 4.25% has been welcomed by business groups and retailers alike, but there are concerns that business customers will continue…
I am torn over yesterday’s rate cut. On the one hand, it’s a great little boost for SMEs going into the New Year, particularly for thos…
Industry groups have applauded the Reserve Bank’s decision to lower the cash rate to 4.25%, as the European debt crisis continues to impac…
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut rates for the second consecutive month, taking the official cash rate to 4.25%, tipping the European s…
