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Affordability down as rates rise: HIA

By Adrian Suljanovic 27 June 2023  Housing affordability is on the decline as interest rates continue to climb, the HIA has found. According to the Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) Affordability Index report, the index fell by 1.1 per cent in the March quarter of 2023 when compared to the previous quarter, making Australian housing 25…

RBA Governor announcement expected in July

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed he expects to announce who will be the next RBA Governor next month. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers MP has revealed that he expects to have an announcement on who will lead the central bank from September by next month. Speaking to journalists in a range of interviews on Thursday (22…

RBA raises cash rate to 4.10%

By Kyle Robbins 06 June 2023 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has handed down another divisive cash rate call at its monthly board meeting on Tuesday, 6 June. With economic conditions heading into the decision leading many experts to believe the RBA’s decision was a line ball call, Australia’s central bank opted to lift the cash…