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RBA looks past housing downturn to hold rates at record low
The RBA has looked past the housing downturn which has gathered some momentum over the past three months, to hold the cash rate firm at their first meeting this year.
The slowdown: what if Australia’s debt bubble bursts?
We could all be affected by an economic slowdown if lenders cut back in response to falling house prices
Will the current credit squeeze turn into a credit crunch?
As the housing market continues to fall sharply around most parts of Australia, the risk of the current credit squeeze turning into a credit crunch is real and is rising.
The US recession is coming – you have 18 months
The US bond market is predicting a recession, and it is never wrong, but what will this mean for Australia?
Mortgage rates are up but RBA keeps cash rate on hold
Mortgage rates to investors are up as much as 50 basis points over the same time frame but the RBA has held the cash rate at 1.5% for a record 27th month.
Market correction bargains: two value stocks for your portfolio
This is the time when value investors' eyes light up as they see through the fear and panic in markets to long-term opportunities. It's bargain time.
Should I buy now or wait for property prices to drop further?
After five years of growth, property prices have now dropped 2.7% annually across the country. So is that a reason to buy now or wait?
The second-best way to get rich and 19 other investing tips
The only effortless way to get rich is be born rich. But you only get one shot at it and people far less capable than you always seem to succeed at it.
Mortgage rates edge higher but RBA keeps cash rate on hold
The RBA has kept rates on hold, with financial markets betting the cash rate won't move until at least January 2020.
What Labor’s negative gearing policy means now
Labor promised to overhaul negative gearing if elected, but the potential for more downward pressure on house prices will be of significant concern to homeowners.
