Economy

News and updates on the Australian economy and world markets that impact on the Australian economy.

Soft April home values and expectations of lower interest rates point to a further improvement in housing affordability

 Mortgage One - Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Rismark Home Value Index Release   Read more

11 – 0: The RBA Keeps Rates on Hold for the Eleventh Straight Month.

 Mortgage One - Tuesday, October 04, 2011

The RBA kept rates on hold, again, as expected in October, but is progressively becoming more dovish in tone. The RBA has now hinted at the possibility of cutting rates if needed.   Read more

Bargain Stocks and Cheap Mortgages...... Every Cloud has a Silver Lining

 Danny Masri - Wednesday, August 10, 2011

The Dow Jones fell over 600 points, the worst single day fall since December 2008. At the close the index had lost just over 5.5%. The collapse came on the back of Standard & Poor’s downgrade of U.S. debt and government backed mortgage debt.  Read more