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A superannuation fund strategist is now expecting the Australian dollar to plunge to 59 US cents by Christmas as a result of China's economic slowdown.
INFLATION
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China's property sector, once a powerhouse of national economic growth, is in meltdown with predictions of worse to come.
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Australians frustrated with aggressive interest rate hikes are being warned the alternative is for the government to slash its spending, or demand more in tax.
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Soaring inflation has hit the finances of the British royals.
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Australia's consumer inflation slowed to a 13-month low in May.
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Yellow Brick Road Home Loans Executive Chairman provides his insight into the various factors affecting property prices (includes video).
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While the RBA frets about house prices rising again, China’s central bank is worried its property sector can’t get off the canvass.
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After the 12th interest rate rise in just over a year, RBA Governor Philip Lowe said further rate increases could be necessary to tame inflation.
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A small war has broken out amongst some economics on the topic of whether Australia’s central bank has performed well over decades.
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