It's a thought which is likely to put dampener on Christmas and New Year: interest rates could rise again in 2026. One bank predicts as many as two hikes in the new year in depressing news for Aussie ...
High levels of mortgage stress and extreme pressure placed on households by a crippling cost of living crisis saw the nation ...
Two of Australia's most recognisable banks lifted fixed home loan rates on Friday, following similar moves from NAB and more ...
Medallion’s Michael Wayne and Shaw’s Adam Dawes reveal where to overweight and underweight, plus their ASX 200, S&P 500 and ...
The 'big four' banks have dismissed the possibility of a rate cut in 2026, raising concerns about 'renewed talk' of a cost of living crisis.
The latest MYEFO shows only marginal improvement in the budget outlook, while deficits persist and fiscal settings continue ...
It’s not just Australia where markets are starting to aggressively price in higher borrowing costs, but economists say they ...
Westpac has ditched hopes for two interest rate cuts in 2026 and now expects the Reserve Bank to remain on hold through the ...
Westpac Economics has updated its forecasts for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cash rate, now anticipating it will ...
Two major banks are now forecasting the Reserve Bank of Australia will hike rates at its February meeting, in what will be a ...
Commonwealth Bank ( CBA ) and National Australia Bank ( NAB ) now expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to restart its ...
“With growth above capacity, and a resilient consumer, we expect inflation to show signs of persistence,” Allen says. “As a ...