Blogs & Market Insights
Macroeconomic outlooks, Sydney property trends and government policy updates from the Vision Asset team.
RBA Holds Rates Steady as Unemployment Falls to 4.4 Per Cent
The Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold this week while unemployment dipped to 4.4 per cent, though underlying inflation and record-low consumer confidence signal ongoing headwinds.
RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% as Sydney House Price Correction Accelerates
The RBA paused rate hikes at 4.35% after three consecutive increases, while consumer and business confidence weakened. Sydney property market shows cooling demand.
RBA Rate Cut Expectations Spread as Unemployment Surges to 4.5%
Market consensus shifts toward RBA rate cuts amid economic cooling. Unemployment jumps to 4.5%, consumer and business confidence decline, and major banks begin cutting mortgage rates.
Australian GDP Growth Slows as Major Banks Downgrade Property Forecasts
This week saw GDP growth deceleration, the RBA holding rates steady, and major banks lowering property price forecasts amid rising supply and policy headwinds.
Australian Inflation Cools as Economic Momentum Slows Amid Rate Cut Hopes
Inflation eases to 4.2% in April while consumer confidence hits record low. RBA faces dilemma between fighting inflation and supporting growth.
April inflation drops to 4.2%, rising unemployment eases June rate hike pressure
April inflation fell below expectations to 4.2%, while rising unemployment signals have softened the likelihood of a June RBA rate increase.
Australian unemployment jumps to 4.5%, RBA policy shift expected
Unemployment surged to 4.5% in May, prompting markets to reassess RBA rate hike expectations. Consumer sentiment improved modestly but remains subdued amid cost pressures.