Interest Rates
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RBA happy to sit back and watch
RBA left rates steady to assess impact of earlier rate hikes from the big banks on the economy.
Big four under microscope on rates
BANKS under scrutiny for "telegraphing" interest rate plans before the RBA decision.
Surprise as Reserve Bank holds fire
HOMEOWNERS have been given a reprieve with the Reserve Bank leaving its cash rate on hold today.
Interest rate rise will bring on pain
ECONOMISTS expect the Reserve Bank board to order its fourth consecutive rate rise today.
Experts tip a rate rise as RBA meets
THE central bank will almost certainly raise the official interest rate this week as it tries to keep inflationary pressures in check.
Property
First-home buyers set record
FIRST-HOME buyers hit highest level on record with 191,000 stepping on to the property ladder.
Banking
Want a 100pc mortgage? Not likely
INQUIRIES for 100 per cent home loans have surged 250 per cent since the Federal Government's more generous first home owners grant ceased at the end of last year.
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