Finance

More than 8000 trades were affected over three years.

One of the big four banks says the number of job listings fell last month, which could in turn lead to a rise in unemployment.

But not everyone is going to get to enjoy the spoils.

1.609 million mortgage holders were at risk of mortgage stress in January, a rise from August and September's figure of 1.56 million.

The airline posted a before-tax profit of $1.25 billion in the first half of the 2023-24 financial year, which drops to $869 million after tax.

Last year was a breakout year for artificial intelligence, and no company benefited from the trend quite like chipmaker Nvidia.

The wage price index (WPI) rose by 4.2 per cent in the 12 months to December, marginally ahead of the consumer price index at 4.1 per cent.

Houses have always attracted a higher price than units, but the gap between the two has expanded to record levels over the last four years.

A rise in unemployment may force the Reserve Bank to act.

The stock market's favourite artificial intelligence darling is continuing to swell to staggering heights.

The result for the retailer was better than the market expected, and led to shares jumping by more than 5 per cent in early trading.

New research has shown the average Australian shopper spent $140 last year on electronic payment surcharges.

An inquiry by former ACCC chair Allan Fels has detailed eight "exploitative business pricing practices" used by companies.

Australians living in outer-city suburbs and rural areas are the biggest beneficiaries of the government's reworked stage 3 tax cuts, new analysis shows.

The decision comes despite economic data showing inflation is decreasing faster than expected.

A further 35 per cent of those surveyed, who have a household income of $100,000 or higher, don't feel in full control of their finances.

Despite headline data suggesting the cost of living crisis may finally be easing, few Australian households would have found covering their essentials has got any easier.

Inflation is tracking to fall back into its target range but interest rates won't follow anytime soon.

Australians are changing their purchasing habits in the lead-up to Christmas, and it's not always good news for businesses.

The world's most valuable automaker said its sales growth this year "may be notably lower" than last as it continued developing the "next-generation" vehicle, likely a lower-priced model.

Anthony Albanese said the changes will mean the average Australian will receive a tax cut of more than $1500 a year.

With stage three tax cuts firmly back in the public eye, you may have heard the term "bracket creep" being discussed.

A 'novelty' alcoholic drink sold at Dan Murphy's and BWS stores across Australia has been recalled because of fears a button battery may become loose, leading to severe or fatal injuries.

Economists might be predicting an interest rate cut or two in the latter half of the year, but the IMF has called on the Reserve Bank to push rates in the other direction.

Unemployment has remained flat despite employment dropping by 65,000 people.

Economists are feeling more cheery about the economy in new research today.

The Aussie dollar and stock markets surged overnight as new data from the US showed decelerating inflation and low unemployment.

Almost every working Australian is set to receive an unexpected windfall this Christmas, with a large boost to their retirement savings.

The unemployment rate rose to 3.9 per cent as more people seek work.

Charles is only the second monarch to feature on the Australian dollar.

The national GDP has come in less than expected in new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The popular convenience chain began with a single Melbourne store but has expanded to more than 750 outlets.

While pay for corporate chiefs has dipped amid, CEOs continue to rake in amounts most Aussies only dream of, the Australian Financial Review survey found.

Inflation in Australia is easing faster than many expected as the economy cools in the wake of 13 interest rate increases since May 2022.

Michele Bullock insisted many family budgets and businesses were in a "pretty good position".

In 2022, only 13 per cent of Australians are using cash for all their payments.

The biggest overhaul in the central bank's history will go before Federal Parliament this week.

The RBA has warned it will take longer to bring under control and likely require further interest rate pain.

ASIC will be keeping an eye out for misconduct relating to car loans for vulnerable customers, among other issues, next year.

Australian wages have recorded the largest quarterly growth in the 26-year history of the Wage Price Index, but still remain below the level of inflation.

The Reserve Bank has revised its economic forecast, predicting inflation will remain higher for longer than previously expected.

All of Australia's big four banks have hiked their variable home loan rate following the Reserve Bank's interest rates increase on Tuesday.

The minimum wage required to comfortably afford a mortgage for the average house is now $182,000 – almost three times the median income.

The long-term impact of interest rate rises has delivered almost half of mortgage holders a hip pocket hit reaching well into the tens of thousands of dollars, according to new research.

Most Australian households are about to receive price hikes as high as $120 a year.

Mortgage holders are being warned to brace for a further hit to their finances when the RBA meets just hours before the inconic horse race.

Households around the country are falling off the fixed-rate mortgage cliff and battling surging petrol prices.

The Reserve Bank has been urged to hike the cash rate even further as a Tuesday rate rise looks increasingly likely.

Mortgage holders praying the worst of the rises is almost over may be in for a rude shock, some economists believe.

Oil prices could be pushed into 'unchartered waters' if the violence widens, sending the price of goods through the roof.