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Why renters are having a tough time right now

A shortage of homes, rising construction costs and delayed housing projects are making life harder for renters across Australia, but a lift in building approvals and a growing focus on housing delivery offer potential change. 

 

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Interest rates sit behind many of the big economic issues people are navigating right now, from housing and rents to savings and everyday spending. CommBank economist Harry Ottley explains.

While global coffee bean prices have begun to ease, cafes across Australia are still navigating higher costs, limiting price relief for customers.

The value of the Australian dollar is often talked about as a headline number, but what moves it up and down? CommBank international economist and currency analyst Samara Hammoud explains.

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