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RBA outlook hints at interest rates pause
RBA sticks to forecasts for strong growth, but much depends on mining projects and private spending.
Shopper strike keeps lid on rates for now
A CONSUMER spending strike has forced the RBA to keep rates steady, despite near-record prices.
Relief for home owners as RBA holds fire
THE Reserve Bank has left its official interest rate at 4.5 per cent on hold for a third straight month.
RBA can give us a rate-rise holiday
GLENN Stevens can take a holiday - the Reserve Bank Governor won't need to raise rates next week.
Inflation figures lower rate hike fears
PRICES rose a lower-than-expected by 0.6 per cent in the June quarter, easing pressure on the RBA to hike rates next week.
Property
Questions mortgage-shoppers should ask
IT pays to ask yourself some hard questions about your future life plans and investments when you're looking for a home loan.
Banking
Commonwealth Bank grabs record billions
BANK expected to announce $6bn profit today but pressure on to "give back to the community".
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