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Housing finance slides as rates bite
The number of new home loans taken out in December slumped 5.5 per cent from a month earlier.
February 10, 2010, 12:30 pm -
Consumers lose as CBA posts profit surge: expert
A consumer law expert says customers are the big losers from the Commonwealth Bank's $3 billion profit.
February 10, 2010, 12:22 pm -
Opposition 'running debt scare campaign'
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has accused the opposition of running a dishonest scare campaign about government debt.
February 10, 2010, 11:43 am -
Hockey defends Joyce's comments on debt
Coalition MPs are rallying around Barnaby Joyce as Labor continues to savage the opposition finance spokesman for his outspoken comments about government debt.
February 10, 2010, 11:28 am -
Confidence falls despite February rate reprieve
Consumer confidence has slipped 2.6 per cent in February, despite the Reserve Bank's surprise decision to keep interest rates on hold.
February 10, 2010, 11:12 am -
Agriculture tipped to bounce back
Rural lobby group AgForce says agriculture will continue to drive the Queensland economy, despite figures showing production value dropped last financial year.
February 10, 2010, 9:44 am -
Church pews fill as Philippine poll campaign begins
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine politicians launched their campaigns on Tuesday in a wide-open race for the presidency, with poverty, corruption and unemployment the top issues for the impoverished Southeast Asian archipelago.
February 9, 2010, 6:49 pm -
Troubled euro threatens us all
Yesterday, February 7, was not just the first anniversary of Black Saturday, it was also the 18th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Maastricht, which established the European Union and paved the way for the creation of the euro three years later.
February 8, 2010, 8:24 am -
Bank guarantees to be withdrawn: Swan
The federal government has decided Australia's banks can survive on their own without taxpayer-funded guarantees.
February 7, 2010, 6:01 pm -
NZ can't catch up with Aussies: Bollard
New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard doesn't think his country can catch up with Australia and should focus on taking of the opportunities it offers.
February 7, 2010, 3:08 pm -
Government to pull bank guarantee
The Federal Government says its guarantee of wholesale funding for banks and other lenders is no longer needed.
February 7, 2010, 1:58 pm -
Thai PM says threat of violence exaggerated
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Friday played down the threat of violence at upcoming protests seen as a showdown with the government but said the country was still divided and not ready for a popular vote.
February 6, 2010, 2:46 am -
World stock markets slump on European debt fears
LONDON (AFP) - Global equities tumbled Friday and the euro hit a nine-month dollar low as investors ran for cover on fears that soaring European state debt could damage a fragile economic recovery.
February 5, 2010, 11:02 pm -
Economist calls for affordable housing
One of Australia's most respected economists has joined a call for more affordable housing in the nation's fastest-growing regions.
February 5, 2010, 4:48 pm -
Swan welcomes stronger RBA forecasts
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has welcomed stronger economic forecasts from the Reserve Bank but warned there is still no room for complacency.
February 5, 2010, 4:20 pm -
Construction industry expanding, index shows
The construction industry is cautiously welcoming signs of good growth.
February 5, 2010, 11:00 am -
TCCI upbeat about economy
Tasmania's Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes retail spending in the state remains strong, despite the federal cash stimulus running out and higher interest rates.
February 5, 2010, 4:23 am -
Miners, Wall St buoy local market
The Australian share market has extended yesterday's strong gains, driven by a solid lead from Wall Street and gains in mining stocks.
February 3, 2010, 5:45 pm -
Services sector squeezed in January
Activity in Australia's services sector has contracted for the first time in four months, with heavy falls in employment, new orders and supplier deliveries.
February 3, 2010, 10:11 am -
TCCI welcomes interest rates hold
Tasmania's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) has called yesterday's official interest rates decision a 'wise move'.
February 3, 2010, 9:32 am
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