Month: May 2025
The split from the Nationals may help the Liberals work out who they are after a crushing election defeat
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The Liberals and Nationals are breaking up, ending a decades-long partnership of political convenience that has been necessary for conservatives to hold power.
Decision to reduce rate by 25 basis points suggests Australia’s central bankers believe inflation is being tamed
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The Reserve Bank has cut the cash rate by a quarter point to 3.85%, easing pressure on mortgage holders grappling with high living costs and elevated interest repayments.
Economists view the RBA decision as a sign that Australia’s central bankers believe inflation is being tamed and that there is no longer a need for a borrowing rate over 4% to constrain households.
