by Stephen Walsh | May 5, 2026 | News, Interest Rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate by another 0.25% today, sharpening debate about where the economy goes next. The official cash rate is now 4.35%. For borrowers, the impact will likely be swift. Those with variable-rate home loans can expect...
by Stephen Walsh | May 4, 2026 | Buying Property
What the Latest Property Data Reveals: Property headlines thrive on drama. Whether it is talk of skyrocketing prices or looming crashes, finding the truth in the noise can feel challenging. But when you look past the sensationalism and focus purely on the raw numbers,...
by Stephen Walsh | May 1, 2026 | News, Interest Rates
As the Reserve Bank of Australia prepares for its next cash rate decision on May 5, the outlook is anything but straightforward. A combination of slowing housing momentum, rising global uncertainty and persistent inflation pressures has left economists predicting a...
by Stephen Walsh | Mar 25, 2026 | News
COMMENT By Mark Bouris Everyone in Australia right now feels like something’s off. You’re working, you’re earning, on paper the economy looks “okay” … but everything feels harder. Groceries, insurance, rent, mortgages – it all just keeps creeping higher. And then you...
by Stephen Walsh | Mar 18, 2026 | News, Interest Rates
Last updated at March 18, 2026. The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate for the second consecutive meeting. And within hours, lenders started making their move. On March 17 at 2:30pm, the RBA increased the cash rate by 0.25% to 4.10%, in a closely split decision as...
Recent Comments