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Market wrap: RBA hints at third rate cut for the year
The economy appears to be at a turning point as Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe hints at another rate cut next week.
RBA holds interest rates as Sydney and Melbourne property recovers
The RBA held interest rates at its September meeting today, and the resurgence in Sydney and Melbourne housing values was likely a key topic of conversation.
RBA holds cash rate at 1% but a further cut looks likely
The RBA's decision to hold the cash rate at a record low of 1% was widely expected, after the rate was slashed by a total of 50 basis points in two months.
The easy home loan hack that could save you $40,000
If your home loan lender passed on either of the recent cash rate cuts, you might be excited about paying less each month. But before you start spending, ask yourself what is worth more: the extra cash or $40,000.
Eight questions you should be asking your mortgage broker
Don't wait around for more rate cuts to save money on your mortgage.
RBA cuts cash rate again but banks not expected to follow
Banks are expected to hold back on passing on today's rate cut in full as they seek to balance out mortgage rates with deposit rates for savers.
Market wrap: why lower interest rates won’t get the economy moving
It was no surprise that the RBA cut interest rates to a record low of 1.25% with the intention of stimulating the economy. But was this the right decision?
How to make the most of record low home loan rates
With the RBA taking the knife to the official cash rate for the first time since August 2016, it's time for consumers to cash in.
RBA cuts interest rate for first time in almost three years
The RBA has slashed interest rates in the first cash rate move in almost three years. The move was widely expected, and no doubt the focus will now turn to mortgage rates; how low will they go?
Market wrap-up: investors on edge ahead of RBA decision
After having a stellar run in the first quarter of 2019, and with the RBA set to meet early next week, the Australian sharemarket momentum has slowed by around 80% over the past two months.
