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

Lenders cut fixed rates

 Mortgage One - Monday, April 16, 2012

 Less than 24 hours after Citibank announced it would cut the interest on its three year fixed rate to 6.25% and a free rate lock for 60 Days.   Read more

BANKS CAN CUT RATES IN APRIL

 Mortgage One - Sunday, April 01, 2012

The big four banks are capable of cutting interest rates on loans in April while protecting their profits thanks to lower funding costs.  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