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Petrol hike fuels interest rate rise
PETROL prices are tipped to jump 10 cents a litre within a fortnight, costing the average household an extra $10 a week.
Mixed signals on interest rates
NEW construction work data and the labour price index gives mixed signals for the outlook for interest rates, economists say.
Rates could rise sooner than expected
THE acceleration of the mining boom and labour market pressure could push rates higher by May.
It's uphill from here on interest rates
AUSTRALIA is still on the road to higher rates despite the RBA sticking to the sidelines at its first meeting of the year.
Inflation, flood pain keeps rates on hold
LOW inflation and floods spare borrowers a rate rise for now, but prompt warning to expect series of hikes later in the year.
Property
First carbon-neutral apartments coming
AUSTRALIA'S first carbon-neutral apartments will be on the market this year, with the Melbourne dwellings expected to fetch about $1 million.
Banking
CBA fires home loan salvo
CBA has fired the biggest salvo yet in the home loan wars, launching a fee-free standard mortgage at a rate of just 7.24 per cent.
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Weather crisis may be a rate dampener
INTEREST rate watchers are at odds over whether Queensland's flood crisis will sway the RBA.
How high will banks raise interest rates?
WHEN will rates rise and by how much? We asked four respected rate watchers for their answer.
Interest rate hikes looming - experts
BUSINESS reporter Rachel Hewitt asks four respected rate watchers to take a deep breath and make their 2011 predictions.
Reserve Bank wants spending to tighten
THE Reserve Bank has warned that consumers need to keep a lid on spending for the economy to avoid inflationary pressure.
RBA worried about Europe's troubles
THE latest decision on interest rates appears to have been influenced by economic problems in Europe, RBA minute show.
Move your mortgage: A step-by-step guide
CHANGING mortgages can be full of hidden traps but, with good research, it's worth the effort.
Bank reforms 'won't guarantee rates drop'
ASSISTANT Treasurer warns there is no guarantee interest rates will go down on the back of reforms.
