Finance

News and updates on all things finance. We look at all issues that affect you and your mortgage whether you are a first time home buyer, looking to refinance or an investor.

Cup Day & Cut Day - The RBA Cuts Rates by 0.25%

 Danny Masri - Tuesday, November 01, 2011

For the second consecutive year the Reserve Bank of Australia has upstages the Melbourne Cup.  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

RBA Leave Rates on Hold.....for Now

 Danny Masri - Tuesday, August 02, 2011

The Reserve Bank Board Meeting for August 2011

    • RBA left the cash rate at 4.75%
    • The Board is concerned about the pickup in underlying inflation
    • A Rate rise was considered
    • The Board is looking for an easing in financial market nerves and  improvement in domestic non-mining economic data
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