RBA slashes cash rate to 2.75 percent
The Reserve Bank today announced a cut of 25 basis points to lower the cash rate to 2.75 percent.
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Interest rates on hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced that the cash rate would remain at 3.0 percent earlier today.
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Our business forecast for 2013
Australia’s economic conditions are predicted by some to take a downward turn in 2013, meaning employers large and small are growing anxious about an economic slump and the potential for China’s growth to go into reverse.
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How to get out of credit card debt
No one is immune to the risks of accumulating credit card debt. Here are some tips for paying off your cards as soon as possible.
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RBA leaves rates unchanged
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left interest rates unchanged at 3.25 percent, citing a rise in inflation as a driving factor behind its decision.
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You can make your cash work harder
Small businesses are doing it tough. The difficulty is many are time poor, and when there aren’t enough hours in the day, focusing on sales and clients seems more important than “back office” finance and accounting functions. This can be a mistake however, as the savings made through savvy financial management can often offset falling revenues.
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Slowing growth brings about rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official cash by 25 basis points today, citing slowing economic and credit growth as two of the key drivers behind its decision.
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RBA leaves cash rate unchanged
The Reserve Bank has again left the official cash rate on hold at 3.5 percent, citing on trend inflation and growth as well as a rise in the number of businesses applying for credit.
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Interest rates held by RBA at 4.25 percent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the official interest rate for the third consecutive month, citing close to trend growth, inflation and lending rates.
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RBA holds rates at 4.25 percent
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left interest rates unchanged at its monthly meeting today, with Governor Glenn Stevens saying it doesn’t appear the world economy is headed for another deep downturn.
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What’s going on with lending interest rates?
We’re obsessed with interest rates in Australia, keeping a keen eye on RBA decisions and subsequent reactions from lenders. But just what’s going on with rates at the moment? MYOB’s Kristy Sheppard explains…
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Banks drag the chain on business rate cuts
When the Reserve Bank cut interest rates, home owners arm-wrestled the banks into passing on the cut. But, as Rohan Gamble finds, small businesses aren’t as lucky:
“Small businesses aren’t just missing out on full rate cuts, business lenders are taking almost double the amount of time to implement the rate reductions.”
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Interest rate cut cheers small businesses
The Reserve Bank (RBA) has cut the national interest rate to 4.25 percent, the second consecutive cut it has made in its monthly meetings—the first back-to-back monthly cuts since April 2009.
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Business leaders cautiously welcome mini-Budget
The Federal Government has revealed a round of spending cuts to the tune of $6.8 billion over the next four years to help the nation’s balance sheet return to black.
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To fix or not to fix interest rates?
Brad Callaughan looks at whether you should be fixing your interest rate.
“The RBA will need to cut rates to keep the economy going, especially coming into Christmas…”
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RBA cuts rates in time for Christmas, banks follow suit
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut interest rates by 25 basis points yesterday, taking the cash rate down to 4.5 percent in time for the all important Christmas season.
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RBA leaves rates on hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has again held interest rates at 4.75 percent today, citing continued global economic uncertainty as behind its decision.
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Start working on your business
Brad Callaughan looks at an area many small businesses fall down – planning.
“Lack of planning or direction can be the cause of your demise. If you aren’t looking at where you are going, how can you see opportunities or threats or be prepared to deal with uncertainties like cash flow or profit fluctuations.”
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RBA holds rates at 4.75 percent
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to hold interest rates at 4.75 percent, leaving the official cash rate at the same level it’s sat at since November 2010, when the RBA last increased it by 0.25 percent.
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Reserve Bank keeps rates at 4.75%
The Reserve Bank has decided to leave the cash rate at 4.75%, announced RBA governor Glenn Stevens.
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