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The Australian economy continues to grow but it may just be slowing
Markets
The Australian economy continues to grow but it may just be slowing
New GDP data for the June quarter was released by the ABS this week showing another lift in spending. But what does this mean for the RBA?
Nicola Chand | 08 September 2022
RBA says negative equity possible, but big jump unlikely
Markets
RBA says negative equity possible, but big jump unlikely
The RBA warns some homeowners could face negative equity this year, which could further cut into household consumption and burden the economy –...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 22 April 2019
Investors urged to keep calm in face of corrections
Retirement
Investors urged to keep calm in face of corrections
The wealth of Australian households could fall this year as property prices drop and as share prices possibly correct further.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 28 January 2019
Black Friday boosts retail spend but it may be short lived
Markets
Black Friday boosts retail spend but it may be short lived
Retail spending rose 0.4 per cent in November, beating market expectations, in a sign that Australians have embraced the Black Friday and Cyber...
Lex Hall with AAP | 11 January 2019
Super changes could mean $500,000 boost
Retirement
Super changes could mean $500,000 boost
Australians could retire with an extra $500,000 in superannuation if the federal government makes changes to the $2.8 trillion sector, according to a...
AAP | 09 January 2019
RBA 'may delay rate hike' after GDP miss
Markets
RBA 'may delay rate hike' after GDP miss
The chances of a hike in 2019 are receding after falling house prices, tighter lending standards and sluggish wages contributed to...
AAP | 05 December 2018
10,000 CBA customers answer CEO letter
Stocks
10,000 CBA customers answer CEO letter
More than 10,000 CBA customers have responded to chief executive Matt Comyn's request for feedback on how the bank does business.
AAP | 06 November 2018
Household savings predicted to keep declining
Stocks
Household savings predicted to keep declining
Australians are expected to dig further into their savings this year as they increase their spending faster than their income is growing, according...
AAP | 24 October 2018
Wealth jumps, but property correction could hurt
Markets
Wealth jumps, but property correction could hurt
Australian household wealth hit a record high in the June 2018 quarter, boosted by higher share prices and despite falls in house prices, although a...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 04 October 2018