HOUSEHOLD SPENDING News & Analysis

Households are expected to tighten their spending in 2023 as higher interest rates bite, but there are opportunities on the ASX in the retail sector...

With the average home loan size around $767,000 in New South Wales, and around $637,000 in Victoria, higher interest rates are set to hurt some...

Low rates and high commodity prices have boosted growth and household spending, writes Nicki Bourlioufas.

A recent study finds debt can be a deal-breaker for new couples. But it doesn't need to be a red flag for relationships, writes Vikram Barhat.

The rise in house prices has been the main driver of the increase, writes Nicki Bourlioufas.

Despite stubbornly high unemployment, we have reason to believe fiscal stimulus has helped household finances hold up across all income levels.

The help came from an unexpected source.

Last week's failed $3 billion IPO attempt by credit provider and self-styled buy-now-pay-later company Latitude was a surprise to many market...

High household debt is nothing to worry about, says a new report from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which suggests incomes are sufficient to service...

National Australia Bank economists have conceded the possibility of a cut in official interest rates before the end of 2019, reversing their earlier...