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Interest rates are soaring and there are growing fears a recession could be around the corner. So why is the RBA doing this to us?
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The Melbourne neighbourhoods where property values are falling as interest rates rise (External Link)
House values in Melbourne’s pricey inner-city suburbs have fallen the most as interest rates rise.
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Property prices could fall by more than initially feared as the Reserve Bank ratchets up official interest rates to fight surging inflation.
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Can we blame Australians for being a little confused about the Reserve Bank's messaging on interest rates?
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Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe is hoping for his goldilocks pain moment for interest rates.
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With the average Australian clearly concerned about the coming rate hikes, what does this mean for the Australian finance sector?
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A massive 63 per cent of property investors are feeling concerned about rising interest rates.
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With interest rates rising and house prices dropping in some cities, are potential first-home buyers getting closer to making that purchase?
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The rise in interest rates is more severe for current home buyers than in the past due to high property prices.
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