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Cash rate update for May 2024 – Financial Partners (TAS)
Israel/Iran fears and rate cut uncertainty
Oliver’s insights Podcast: Ep#92
Episode #92: Is another rate hike still imminent? In the last week, we saw the RBA leave interest rates on hold for the fourth month in a row, against the backdrop of increasing uncertainty around political developments in the US and geopolitical risks concerning China. AMP’s chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver explores the outlook for interest rates amid the further softening of the jobs market, falling jobs vacancies and rising levels of mortgage stress. Important …
September cash rate remains unchanged at 4.10% – Financial Partners (TAS)
AMP Home Loans. For all kinds of homes.
Get a great home loan rate at amp.com.au/home-loans/loans What you need to know Credit Provider is AMP Bank Limited ABN 15 081 596 009, AFSL & ACL 234517. Lending criteria, fees and T&Cs apply. For more information and target market determinations visit: amp.com.au/home-loans/loans Original Author: Produced by AMP and published on 14/07/2023 Source
Understanding fixed, variable and split rate home loans
Understanding fixed, variable and split rate home loans Should you fix your interest rate, opt for a variable one, or do both? We explain the benefits and considerations of all three options. Of all the decisions that need to be made when choosing a home loan, finding the best interest rate is one of the most important. After all, a rate that’s even 0.5% lower could save you thousands of dollars over the life of …
The RBA hikes rates by 0.25%. Here are five reasons why the RBA was right to slowdown and the top is near | AMP Capital
The RBA hikes rates by 0.25%. Here are five reasons why the RBA was right to slowdown and the top is near Key points The RBA sensibly dropped back to a 0.25% hike this month taking the cash rate to 2.6%. Its still signalling more hikes ahead though. Slowing the pace of rate hikes makes sense: the RBA needs to allow time to assess the impact of rate hikes so far given that they impact …
Econosights: Three reasons why Australia is more vulnerable to higher rates | AMP Capital
Econosights: Three reasons why Australia is more vulnerable to higher rates Key points Australian consumers are more vulnerable to interest rate rises compared to our global peers because of : 1) higher levels of household debt; 2) a higher share of variable rate mortgages and even those on fixed-loans only fix for a relatively short period of time; and 3) a large share of recently fixed mortgages are due to expire in the second half …
Econosights: Impacts from falling home prices – the wealth effect | AMP Capital
The impacts of interest rate hikes on conusmers are well known: higher interest means that mortgage debt servicing costs will go up which is negative for consumer spending. But, rate hikes are also bad news for home prices.. Econosights: Impacts from falling home prices – the wealth effect Key points Declining home prices will have a negative impact on household wealth as 65% of wealth is related to housing. Lower household wealth is negative for …