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Fixed-rate cliff ‘so far failed to materialise’: PEXA

Borrowers are avoiding the fabled “mortgage cliff” as refinancing activity remains strong, PEXA’s chief economist has said.

Mortgage stress risk continues to rise: Roy Morgan

The number of mortgagors at risk of mortgage stress has once again climbed to a record high, new research has found.

MORTGAGE AND FINANCE LEADER: Why Greg Medcraft believes Australia should have a public RMBS

In this special episode, host Annie Kane sits down with AFG chairman and former ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft to discuss why he believes Australia needs a public RMBS and his proudest ...

RBA flags 'significant uncertainties' in economic outlook

The Reserve Bank has made its cash rate decision for October, with the board flagging some major uncertainties in the future of the economy.

Economists forecast a cash rate hold in October

Economists have predicted that the central bank will continue to hold interest rates steady at today’s October monetary policy meeting.

Chalmers denies allegations of ‘radical change’ at RBA

Jim Chalmers has denied allegations of “radical change” to the composition of the RBA board.

Weakest demand for credit since 2005: ABS

Credit demand has reached its lowest point in over a decade, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has confirmed.

August CPI fulfils market expectations

The monthly CPI indicator for August rose from July, however, annual trimmed mean inflation remained stable, the ABS has revealed.

Monthly CPI expected to return above 5%: Economists

Bank economists have weighed in on their expectations on the upcoming monthly CPI data for August.

Fed Reserve holds but another hike still possible

The US Federal Reserve has left interest rates on hold but, like other major global central banks, is leaving the door open to more hikes in the future.

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