Stock markets mostly climbed and the dollar steadied against main rivals Wednesday with the US Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates.
AFP news
Dec 19, 2024
The promotional stunt, organized by the Libertarian Party, aimed to protest the government's fuel taxes, which currently added 55 cents per litre to the cost of petrol.
Vidhya CK
Dec 19, 2024
According to Canstar's insights director, Sally Tindall, the cycle of cutting fixed rates appears to have paused for now. However, she suggests that there could be some relief in the new year, with potential rate cuts offering much-needed support to homeowners.
Vidhya CK
Dec 18, 2024
ACCC's warning followed a concerning report from The Salvation Army, which found that 29.9% of Australians "will struggle to pay their rent or mortgage this Christmas." The report also revealed that one in five people has had to skip medical care to afford Christmas expenses.
Vidhya CK
Dec 18, 2024
According to Afterpay's latest "Afterpaid" report, clothing, and fashion items such as crocs, trainers, leggings, and loungewear were flying off the shelves, with red items seeing a 24% jump from 2023.
Shreyashi Chakraborty
Dec 17, 2024
Individuals affected by this change will be required to switch to electronic payment methods to send foreign currency.
Shreyashi Chakraborty
Dec 17, 2024
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Monday eurozone policymakers would keep cutting interest rates and warned that higher US tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump could hit growth in the bloc.
AFP news
Dec 17, 2024
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce a quarter point cut to its key lending rate on Wednesday despite a recent uptick in inflation, in the central bank's last meeting of Joe Biden's presidency.
AFP news
Dec 17, 2024
Based on PropTrack figures, homes priced under AU$600,000 are increasingly difficult to find, and properties under AU$400,000 are nearly disappearing in the country's five largest cities.
Vidhya CK
Dec 17, 2024
According to Finder's latest research, the average Australian plans to spend AU$1,357 on Christmas, which constitutes AU$28.4 billion nationwide. Compared to the average spend of AU$1,479 (AU$30 billion countrywide) in 2023, this indicates an 8% decrease.
Shreyashi Chakraborty
Dec 17, 2024
AMP's decision comes as the AU$4 trillion retirement savings industry has largely shunned the asset class, citing concerns over its unpredictable nature.
Vidhya CK
Dec 16, 2024
Stock markets diverged Friday as traders were disappointed by China's latest boosts to its beleaguered economy and looked ahead to a key US Federal Reserve meeting next week.
AFP news
Dec 14, 2024
An estimated 5.8 million people are expected to pass through Sydney Airport between Dec. 13 and Jan. 27 -- nearly half a million more than last year.
Vidhya CK
Dec 14, 2024
A research, commissioned by Australian Seniors, found that the pension was only covering 76% of the total lifestyle expenses, with seniors getting caught in the tight choice between buying essential items and discretionary spending for future savings,
Shreyashi Chakraborty
Dec 14, 2024
Since March 2022, more people have been moving to regional Australia, driven by high property prices and cost-of-living pressures in the cities, according to recent reports from the Regional Australia Institute and the Commonwealth Bank.
Vidhya CK
Dec 13, 2024
Apple Intelligence will also introduce the ChatGPT feature directly into Siri and Writing Tools, which will allow users to generate content without switching between programs, from serious correspondence to imaginative writing.
Shreyashi Chakraborty
Dec 13, 2024
The Swiss central bank announced an unexpectedly large interest-rate cut on Thursday, citing rising "uncertainty" about the economic outlook due to the potential impact of Donald Trump's policies and political turmoil in Europe.
AFP news
Dec 13, 2024
CHOICE compared prices at 104 supermarkets, and found that a basket of 14 essential items cost an average of AU$50.63 at Aldi.
Shreyashi Chakraborty
Dec 13, 2024
Virgin Australia chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka said the partnership with Qatar Airways was a game-changer, "driving benefits to consumers, the economy and Australian aviation."
Shreyashi Chakraborty
Dec 12, 2024
Nippon Steel on Wednesday slammed the "inappropriate" influence of politics on its planned takeover of US Steel after a media report said President Joe Biden would block it.
AFP news
Dec 12, 2024
Stock markets struggled for direction Wednesday as traders awaited key US inflation data with the Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates next week.
AFP news
Dec 12, 2024
AirTrunk, an Australian data company, has made headlines by awarding a remarkable AU$22 million in bonuses to its 330 employees, celebrating its acquisition by U.S. private equity powerhouse Blackstone
Vidhya CK
Dec 12, 2024
The survey polled Australians ranging between the ages of 18 and 59, and found that the Gen Z population and Gen Y were inclined toward taking up a side hustle rather than reducing their expenditure to support an affluent lifestyle.
Shreyashi Chakraborty
Dec 12, 2024
Car giant Stellantis and Chinese manufacturer CATL said Tuesday they would build a $4.3-billion factory to make electric vehicle batteries in Spain, the latest bid to boost Europe's troubled EV drive.
AFP news
Dec 11, 2024
Air passenger numbers are forecast to top five billion for the first time next year and the sector's revenues will break the trillion-dollar barrier, the global aviation body IATA said on Tuesday.
AFP news
Dec 11, 2024
Amazon Australia customers may be able to place their orders by Dec. 22. Prime Membership holders who reside in a few large cities and regional locations, such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra, are covered by this.
Shreyashi Chakraborty
Dec 11, 2024
In the run-up to the new year, the public can participate in the online survey, which was hosted by Triple J, a national youth radio station in Australia.
Shreyashi Chakraborty
Dec 11, 2024
Despite these regulatory hurdles, Australia's crypto ownership is higher than the global average, with 17% of Australians owning cryptocurrency.
Vidhya CK
Dec 10, 2024
According to e-commerce delivery platform Shippit, Truganina in Victoria is the worst affected suburb, with 58.8% of people reporting late deliveries. Kwinana Town Centre in Western Australia follows closely behind at 33.9%, while Broadway in New South Wales ranks third at 31%.
Vidhya CK
Dec 10, 2024
Customers taking part in the challenge will also receive a Dalgona Candy, a treat that is featured in the show.
Shreyashi Chakraborty
Dec 10, 2024
