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RBA may cut interest rates, economy set to weaken: ICAP

The RBA seems set to cut interest rates soon, as the balance of risks slowly tilts and the economy looks set to weaken more than expected, the latest ICAP weekly insight has forecasted. "In its testimony to the House of Representatives Committee last ...

Wizard adds voice to rate cut predictions

Amid signs that interest rates are on their way down, Australian non-bank lender Wizard Home Loans has lowered its fixed interest rates and predicted that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut rates soon. Wizard executive chairman Mark Bouris ...

RBA hints at interest rate cut due to international downturn

If the international economic situation does not improve soon the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could be forced to cut interest rates, RBA governor Ian Macfarlane warned today in an address to the House of Representatives standing committee on economics ...

Rising dollar advances case for interest rate cut: ICAP

The rise of the Australian dollar above the US$0.65 mark represents a significant tightening in financial conditions that may bring the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) closer to easing interest rates in the second half of the year, according to Dr Ric ...

Latham appointed deputy manager of Opposition business

The ALP's Mark Latham was appointed deputy manager of Opposition business in the House of Representatives today. Latham, Opposition spokesman for economic ownership, community security and housing, will serve as deputy to Labor's family and community ...

Morning market wrap: Mixed signals for US market

The Dow Jones finished slightly lower as investors were subjected to a barrage of mixed signals regarding US economic health. Disappointing earnings figures and manufacturing data indicating a second month of contraction dampened market sentiment. But ...