For example, if Australia's inflation rate rises above the RBA's target of 2-3%, the bank may raise interest rates to discourage excessive borrowing and spending, aiming to bring inflation back within ...

Canstar data shows the average variable rate for owner‑occupiers paying principal and interest now sits at 5.92%. The ...

Banks and credit card companies are lobbying to convince the central bank to strike a compromise on plans to cut bank ...

The recent surge in variable and fixed interest rates by Australian banks has left many homebuyers and those refinancing in a state of shock. With 54 lenders hiking their fixed rates and the market ...

The Aussie has gained nearly 4% in 2026 to around 69 US cents to be among the top three Group-of-10 currency performers so ...

The Albanese government’s spending is creating headwinds for private investment, says Australia’s leading employers’ group.

A major Aussie bank has issued a shock inflation call that could trigger a February rate hike and send mortgage repayments ...

Here is what the ASX rate tracker reveals about the chances of an interest rate hike next Tuesday. The post Interest rate rise narrowly 'odds on' for next week appeared first on The Motley Fool ...

Australian shares climbed to a three-month high on Tuesday in broad-based gains led by mining and gold stocks, while market ...

Australian shares closed higher on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with the S&P/ASX 200 reaching a new 50-day high. Broad-based ...

Australian markets are bracing for a week dominated by the release of critical inflation figures, which are expected to ...