Home values fall for seventh consecutive month as interest rates dent demand
Centre of downturn shifts away from Sydney and Melbourne, but after such strong growth most homeowners still sit on sizeable gainsGet our breaking new...
Albanese looks for reset on world stage as ‘spot fires burn’ domestically and likely interest rate hike looms
The prime minister will speak with King Charles and others at the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Antigua and BarbudaGet our daily politic...
Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next me...
Fed set to hold interest rates steady in last decision before midterms
US central bank last month raised rates for first time since 2023, in move that infuriated Donald TrumpThe US Federal Reserve is expected to leave int...
Australia’s inflation rate rises to 4.3%, fuelling fears of fifth interest rate hike this year
CPI release comes ahead of Reserve Bank decision next week as the Middle East conflict intensifies the cost of living crisisAustralia’s headline infla...
Interest rates unlikely to reach 4.75% by next summer, say City economists
Experts say Bank of England unlikely to increase rates by full percentage point – and could lower them by end of 2027Financial markets are wrong to p...
Odds of fifth interest rate hike this year likely to shorten as RBA deputy warns inflation outlook ‘worsening’
Andrew Hauser says the central bank faces ‘hard choices’ as it looks to balance the risks of entrenched inflation with the desire to protect the labou...
Art Basel Paris Preview Draws Interest Despite Protests
The Avant-Première preview of the Art Basel Paris fair attracted major collectors despite an escalation of anti-government protests, riots and looting...
ADF member ‘person of interest’ after video recorder found in HMAS Leeuwin women’s showers
Vice Admiral Buckley calls incident an ‘act of sexual violence’ and a ‘despicable betrayal of trust’The defence department says a member of the Austra...
Sweating the details: Sauna's potential health benefits draw scientists' interest
A group of international researchers is pushing to rigorously study the potential health benefits of sauna and other heat therapies. They hope to brin...
UK savings: 5% interest rate deals may not last, say experts
Competition is hotting up, with National Savings & Investments lifting rates to the highest in yearsNational Savings and Investments (NS&I) has increa...
Christian Bittar has conviction for rigging interest rates quashed
Former City banker becomes eighth to clear their name, just days after five others were acquittedFormer City trader Christian Bittar has become the ei...
Ex-Barclays traders jailed for rigging interest rates have convictions quashed
Acquittals of five former bankers come year after supreme court overturned ruling against City trader Tom HayesFive more former traders who were jaile...
UK house price growth halves amid rising mortgage interest rates
Prices fell by 0.2% month on month in September as average price of a home slipped to £274,251, says NationwideBusiness live – latest updatesAnnual ho...
Inflation leaps to 4% stoking fears of fifth interest rate hike before Christmas
Jim Chalmers says ‘higher global oil prices flowing through to oil prices in Australia’ are to blame for inflation rising from 3.5%Follow our Australi...
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011
Widely expected decision is fourth increase to interest rate this year and will be blow to mortgage holders across AustraliaFollow our Australia news ...
Further interest rate hikes could ‘devastate’ property market without easing unaffordability
With RBA predicted to lift cash rate for fourth time this year on Tuesday, experts warn a fifth – or even sixth – rise would be ‘overkill’Get our new ...
Australia politics live: Chalmers and Gallagher to present final budget outcome; RBA interest rate hike looms
Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog.Krishani Dhanji w...
Australia news live: Albanese says announcement of Medicare hack ‘purely in national interest’
Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morningWelcome to our Sunday live blog. Flight delays and cancellat...
Why Zach Braff Wanted Rachel Bilson as His Scrubs Love Interest
Zach Braff is ready for J.D. to find more than just guy love.
As the Scrubs star returns to Sacred Heart Hospital for season two of the ABC revival pr...
Fears over interest rate rise and jobs send UK consumer confidence to three-year low
Blow to John Healey before budget as UK households face ‘notable strain’ on their financesBusiness live – latest updatesFears of a steep rise in mortg...
Ever wonder how the Fed's interest rate actually works? We've got answers
The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates this week for the first time this year. So how does it actually work? And what does it mean for the eco...
Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high to curb impact of rising prices
Increase from 1% to 1.25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policyBusiness live – latest updatesJapan’s central...
