Tag: Interest Rate

Are we finally seeing signs of an interest rate reprieve? The latest data from the NAB Business Survey may hold the answer.

The economy may be in need of festive cheer but the Reserve Bank board is not expected to lower the cash rate from its current record low 0.75 per cent until after the holiday season. The Reserve Bank board is expected to hold the cash rate at a record low 0.75 per cent this week […]

Prime Minister Scott Morrison won’t be drawn on a possible interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank, saying any reduction is a decision for the independent central bank. Financial markets see an increased likelihood of a cut in the 1.5 per cent cash rate after inflation figures released this week showed the annual rate unexpectedly […]

What are the attributes of an SME that is growing, and how do they differ from a business with static or declining revenue? [Related: SMEs trading banks for fintechs, poll suggests] Twice a year, when more than 1200 owners or leaders of SME businesses are interviewed for our SME Growth Index, one of the first questions […]

Monitoring cash flow should be your number one priority if you are a business owner. After all, cash is king. Part of this process involves having careful control of debtors. For anyone that has experienced periods of tight monetary control, you know how critical this is in tough times. Outlined below are key points on how to ensure […]

The RBA has announced an interest rate cut of 25 basis points, down to 3.0 percent, prior to Christmas.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left interest rates on hold at 4.25 percent today, ending widespread speculation amongst analysts it would cut rates for the third month in a row.

Australia’s construction industry continues to contract, with the latest AiG/HIA Australian Performance of Construction index at 43.2 for the month of August.

The performance of the Australian services sector continues to be uninspiring, with political uncertainty surrounding Australia’s hung parliament impacting on demand in August.

New home sales in Australia dived 7 percent to an 18 month low in July according to the latest Housing Industry Association report into new home sales, triggering calls for federal government action to save the sector.