Interest rates
IMF warns sticky inflation could keep interest rates ‘higher for even longer’
The International Monetary Fund warned that price growth in many major economies has been cooling slower than expected, flagging a potential risk to global growth from persistently high rates.
- by Eric Martin
Latest
The squeeze that could shut down one in 10 cafes this year
High interest rates and inflation are forcing consumers to slice their spending. That could end up sending the local cafe broke.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump’s radical policy agenda looms larger after the shooting
A second Trump presidency could lead to a new breakout of inflation in the US, even as the Federal Reserve board’s independence would be under threat.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Exclusive
Big four
The big four bank boss who says there’s more room for risk
ANZ boss Shayne Elliott has been grappling with several challenges at the bank. But one societal issue he has his eye on is taking a disproportionate toll on younger generations.
- by Millie Muroi
Analysis
First-home buyers
Why first-time buyers are finding it harder to get a mortgage
More first home buyers are struggling to get their mortgage applications over the line with lenders.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Global economy
The UK and France now have to deal with very uncertain futures
Two very different election outcomes last weekend have produced very similar challenges that the governments will struggle to deal with.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Sharemarket
Wall Street is disconnected from reality
Wall Street is ignoring what is happening in the world’s biggest economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Exclusive
Cost of living
Ordinary workers ‘can’t keep up’ with mortgages, rent and bills – even with multiple jobs
Working Australians, some with multiple jobs, are inundating financial counselling services at COVID-era levels as interest rates and inflation make life unaffordable.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Opinion
Boomers, don’t say you had it worse, even if you mean well
The problem with the generational measuring contest between who did it tougher and lived to tell the tale is that it’s deeply, deeply flawed.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Inflation
The ‘brace position’ that could help some home owners’ budgets
Australian borrowers now know to talk to their lender before they get into serious money trouble – and that’s a good thing.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Opinion
How the Trump-Biden debate increased the chance of a rate rise in Australia
A rise in Australian bond yields this week shows how a showdown between two elderly and less-than-impressive politicians could send ripples of unease throughout the global system.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz