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RBA rate rises up in the air: Economists

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
... prioritise a soft economic landing, even if this means above target inflation for a while. "The recent global banking developments are likely to help the case for an RBA pause. However, with inflation expected to be high for some time yet, we do not ...

US Fed hikes rates amid banking turmoil

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023
... while ensuring overall financial stability. JP Morgan chief global strategist David Kelly says in response to recent developments in the banking sector and cooler wage inflation, markets have lowered their expectations of a rate hike. Markets are currently ...

Giving hope: Recent regulatory wins

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
Recent developments in Australia have brought some positive changes for advancing women's rights and gender equality. In recent time, the government has taken concrete steps towards creating a more equitable society, implementing initiatives aimed at ...

Inflation erodes retiree savings by 7.5%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... though inflation has peaked. "Goods price inflation is expected to moderate over the months ahead due to both global developments and softer demand in Australia," he said. However, the cost of services remains high. Lowe said rents are increasing at ...

US agencies act to prevent crisis

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2023
... businesses, households, taxpayers, and the broader economy," the Federal Reserve said. "The board is carefully monitoring developments in financial markets. The capital and liquidity positions of the US banking system are strong, and the US financial ...

QIC files plans for $750m sustainable development

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2023
... and improving nearby pedestrian corridors. Moreover, as a central address, it will serve as a connector to future developments, including Queen's Wharf Brisbane, while complimenting the Albert Street 'green spine' urban renewal project envisioned by ...

Australian Unity kicks off capital raise

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... Property Trust (AUHPT) has reopened for a limited time to seek to raise $350 million for its upcoming acquisitions and developments. The $3.8 billion unlisted healthcare fund, which was was launched in 1999 with a portfolio of four hospitals valued at ...

AustralianSuper invests in build-to-rent-to-own affordable housing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... providing over 1000 additional Assemble Futures Homes in central Melbourne, taking the total portfolio to 1500. The new developments are at 370 Victoria Street, Brunswick, 519-547 Sydney Road, Coburg, and 11-19 Whitehall Street, Footscray. Assemble managing ...

RBA hikes interest rates to 10-year high, flags further increases

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2023
... necessary in the coming months to bring inflation back in line. The RBA will continue to closely monitor global economic developments, household spending, inflation, and the labour market to determine the extent of future interest rate hikes needed ...

Downside risk dominates Australia's economic outlook: IMF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... risks to the economic outlook dominate, with uncertainty regarding global growth, commodity prices, and domestic developments surrounding wages, house prices, and tighter monetary conditions. As such, economic growth is expected to slow from 3.6% to ...