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Investor lending surges as housing market heats up
New housing lending jumped in the September quarter, prompting fresh scrutiny from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
12 November 2025
Unemployment rate dips to 4.3% in October
New housing lending jumped in the September quarter, prompting fresh scrutiny from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
12 November 2025
Spending climbs in October, but inflation clouds recovery
The RBA is closely watching the impact of price rises ahead of upcoming rate decisions.
12 November 2025
Lower cost home prices outgrow market
Prices rises for lower-end homes outpaced the rest of the market in October.
11 November 2025
EV sales could eclipse petrol by 2027
Australian drivers are buying more electric and hybrid vehicles than ever and experts say they are forcing down petrol and diesel car sales.
10 November 2025
Interest rate cuts might have less impact than expected
Australians cut their spending by only a relatively small amount in the most recent rate-hiking cycle.
7 November 2025