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Major banks move to slash interest rates on home loans and savings accounts after RBA cut

Australia’s big four banks were quick to announce they were passing on the rate cut in full, but keen observers could be ...

RBA’s third interest rate cut has triggered a new search for yield

The latest move by the central bank has reinvigorated the search for yield, which is being amplified by the phasing out of ...
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Why Australian interest rates will plunge

Alongside this week’s 0.25% interest rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), it noted that it expects to lower the ...

The RBA has cut rates for the third time this year. More relief may be on the way

The Reserve Bank’s encouraged by the sharp fall in inflation and worried about the global outlook. Here’s why it looks likely ...

Capital Guard Shares Five Key Investment Principles Amid Falling Interest Rates in Australia

Capital Guard outlines five investment principles to help Australians focus on capital protection, steady income and informed ...

Australia's unemployment rate falls to 4.2pc as female participation hits record high — as it happened

Australia's unemployment rate falls to 4.2 per cent as female participation hits a record high in July. The ABS's latest ...

Australia's Westpac Posts More Than 5% Rise in Third-Quarter Profit

(Reuters) -Australia's Westpac Banking Corp posted a more than 5% rise in third-quarter profit on Thursday, reflecting higher ...