The message being pushed by mortgage brokers and consumer advocates that borrowers should maintain their current mortgage repayments when in…
The message being pushed by mortgage brokers and consumer advocates that borrowers should maintain their current mortgage repayments when in…
In one of the latest signs that consumer confidence is actually on the uptick, the Westpac Consumer Sentiment survey has recorded a “welcome…
Economists are divided on whether the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates tomorrow, with some expecting the board to hold off and cut rates…
Consumer confidence has improved, but only slightly, and the result is another disappointing sign that Australians aren’t any more hopeful d…
While yesterday’s rate cut by the Reserve Bank has been welcomed by business groups, pressure is mounting to ensure the full rate cut is pas…
In 2005, Telstra hired American businessman Sol Trujillo as CEO. His reign was a shambles, and led to Telstra’s share price underperfor…
Eighty-year-old manufacturer Oldfields will emerge from life support thanks to a deal with Westpac Bank that will allow the listed company t…
Consumer sentiment rose in September but still remains weak despite several interest rate cuts, according to the latest results of the Westp…
A lack of workplace flexibility could prompt more men to start their own business, after a report revealed 18% of men have considered leavin…
The decision by the RBA to start reducing interest rates in November last year has added “ballast” to a housing market that was “start…
Australia’s unemployment rate eased to 5.2% in July, according to new figures, although a Westpac economic note warns it would be “inapp…
Westpac chief economist Bill Evans has continued to revise expectations of the next RBA cash rate cut but is sticking with his forecast of a…
