Australia

Australia household spending jumps as fuel spike drives EV surge

2026-08-04T03:06:53.000Z
The drop in home prices may make it easier for some people to buy a place to live, but rents are still rising, adding to the burden for others.

Australia’s housing market worsens with falls getting steeper

2026-08-02T22:00:00.000Z
Blackstone and the lenders are reportedly to put a public securitisation deal to credit funds and other institutional investors within 12 months of ownership.

ANZ, NAB among banks funding Blackstone’s HSBC book buy: Australian media

2026-08-02T09:34:21.000Z
Australia’s CPI rose 0.6 per cent in the June quarter, after a 1.4 per cent jump the previous quarter.

Australia’s inflation undershoots forecasts, spurring traders to pare RBA hike bets

2026-07-29T04:09:17.000Z
Newly constructed and under-construction homes, in the suburb of Menangle Park, in Sydney. Home prices in Sydney and Melbourne are down nearly 5% so far this year.

Australia’s sudden housing chill seeps into the economy

2026-07-29T01:22:34.000Z
RBA governor Michele Bullock said: “While conditions vary across sectors, the economy overall has adjusted gradually and broadly as expected. The board is prepared to act as required to achieve its mandate, including by increasing the cash rate further if needed.”

Australian central bank chief says economy cooling, unsure rates high enough

2026-07-28T03:57:37.000Z
Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (third from left), Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan (second from left), and Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Dr Tan See Leng (first from left) attended the 15th meeting of the Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee at Adelaide on July 27.

Singapore, Australia commit to unrestricted flow of essential goods, defence supplies

2026-07-27T13:30:27.000Z
Under CEO Georges Elhedery, HSBC has cut management layers, jobs and businesses. 

HSBC nearing deal to sell Australia loans business to Blackstone: sources

2026-07-27T07:55:00.000Z
Sunset views reward visitors to the Northern Territory who make the climb to Nawurlandja Lookout.
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Why the Northern Territory is Australia's best-kept secret for luxury travel

2026-07-23T21:50:00.000Z
The combined six-property portfolio acquisition is expected to be around 5.1% DPU accretive.

ESR-Reit proposes to buy additional logistics asset in Australia for US$36.7 million

2026-07-23T12:56:25.000Z