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Anticipated RBA Rate Hikes in March and May 2026: What Borrowers Need to Know
Anticipated RBA Rate Hikes in March and May 2026: What Borrowers Need to Know
26 Mar 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia's financial landscape is bracing for potential shifts as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to implement interest rate hikes in both March and May 2026. This anticipation stems from the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which indicate a trimmed mean inflation rate of 3.4% in January—exceeding the RBA's target range of 2% to 3%. - read more
Rising Fuel Prices in Australia: The Impact of Middle East Conflicts
Rising Fuel Prices in Australia: The Impact of Middle East Conflicts
26 Mar 2026: Paige Estritori
Recent escalations in Middle East conflicts have had a direct impact on global oil markets, leading to a significant rise in fuel prices across Australia. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, has been the site of multiple attacks on fuel tankers, intensifying concerns over supply disruptions. - read more
Australia's Employment Landscape: A 3.2% Rise in Job Advertisements Signals Strength
Australia's Employment Landscape: A 3.2% Rise in Job Advertisements Signals Strength
26 Mar 2026: Paige Estritori
In a positive development for Australia's economy, the number of job advertisements has increased by 3.2% in February 2026, reaching levels not seen since October 2024. This uptick suggests a resilient labour market, even as the nation faces broader economic uncertainties. - read more
Australians Cite Housing Expenses as Leading Financial Stressor in 2026
Australians Cite Housing Expenses as Leading Financial Stressor in 2026
18 Mar 2026: Paige Estritori
As Australians navigate the financial landscape of 2026, housing costs have emerged as the predominant concern, with 22% of respondents in Canstar's latest Consumer Pulse Report identifying mortgage and rent expenses as their primary financial stressor. This figure has more than doubled over the past five years, reflecting the escalating burden of housing affordability. - read more
Understanding the RBA's February Rate Cut and Its Impact on Your Finances
Understanding the RBA's February Rate Cut and Its Impact on Your Finances
10 Mar 2026: Paige Estritori
In February 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down to 4.10%. This move, the first rate cut since November 2020, aims to stimulate economic growth amid slowing inflation and global uncertainties. - read more

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