http://www.huliq.com/tags/australian-economy The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.huliq.com/1/87433/australian-banks-say-lending-costs-remain-high The cost of funding and lending may remain high for a while say Australian Banks. The story published in today's The Age reports that the elevation of the banking funding costs may well go through next year. http://www.huliq.com/1/87433/australian-banks-say-lending-costs-remain-high#comments Business Australia Australian economy banks Interest Rates Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:01:21 -0500 Armen Hareyan 87433 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/1/85723/australian-interest-rates-hold-rise The federal treasurer of Australia Wayne Swan says that the interest rates are currently on hold, which is great for home buyers. However, he said that the key benchmark rates will not stay low for a long time and will rise. http://www.huliq.com/1/85723/australian-interest-rates-hold-rise#comments Business Australia Australian economy Bank Rates Interest Rates Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:34:38 -0500 Armen Hareyan 85723 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/1/84800/australian-consumer-confidence-2-year-high Any positive sign in the global economy is good for America too. When the Asian stocks rise America watches, when European economies rebound America watches too. The latest peace of good news is that the consumer confidence in Australia is two years high. http://www.huliq.com/1/84800/australian-consumer-confidence-2-year-high#comments Business Australian economy Consumer Confidence Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:46:43 -0500 Armen Hareyan 84800 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/1/81667/oil-industry-experiences-worker-shortage A major player in Australian oil industry Deloitte Oil and Gas Group says training and retaining workers is key for the future of the growth of the oil industry. As the global economy is coping with the challenges posed by the recession there is a place where jobs are available. Worker shortages threaten the oil industry. http://www.huliq.com/1/81667/oil-industry-experiences-worker-shortage#comments Business Australian economy oil and gas industry Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:52:31 -0500 Armen Hareyan 81667 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/1/80528/reserve-bank-australia-challenges-students-economics The Reserve Bank of Australia today launches its annual Economics Competition in conjunction with the UNSW Economics Society. The competition is for Australian university students and challenges them to examine important and topical economic issues affecting Australia. http://www.huliq.com/1/80528/reserve-bank-australia-challenges-students-economics#comments Business Australian economy Economics Reserve Bank of Australia Mon, 04 May 2009 18:27:54 -0500 Armen Hareyan 80528 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/1/80001/australian-inflation-falls-within-target-range The annual rate of inflation in Australia has fallen within the Reserve Bank's target range for the first time in three years. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has fallen to 2.5 per cent, down from the previous annual rate of 3.7 per cent. http://www.huliq.com/1/80001/australian-inflation-falls-within-target-range#comments Business Australian economy consumer price index inflation Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:05:39 -0500 Armen Hareyan 80001 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/1/79783/bankers-say-debate-interest-margins-lack-accuracy The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) yesterday said that the current debate over bank interest margins and bank funding costs is missing much needed balance and accuracy. http://www.huliq.com/1/79783/bankers-say-debate-interest-margins-lack-accuracy#comments Business Australian economy bankers banks Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:43:40 -0500 Armen Hareyan 79783 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/1/79388/australian-mortgage-rates-ahead-bank-move Even if the Australian Reserve Bank, which meets today, cuts the interest rates a 25-basis-point and if the banks pass that cut on in full, the average mortgage repayment on a $350,000, 25-year mortgage will drop $46 a month, or $13,761 over the life of the loan. However, if the cut is 50 basis points, the average mortgage repayment on a $350,000 25-year mortgage will drop $91 a month, or $27,306 over the life of the loan. http://www.huliq.com/1/79388/australian-mortgage-rates-ahead-bank-move#comments Business Australian economy Mortgage Rates Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:40:58 -0500 Armen Hareyan 79388 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/1/78471/restaurants-doing-great-despite-economy There are reports that cafes and restaurants are being flooded with professional people looking for work after losing their jobs because of the financial crisis. http://www.huliq.com/1/78471/restaurants-doing-great-despite-economy#comments Business Australian economy Economic Recession restaurants Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:05:51 -0500 Armen Hareyan 78471 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/1/78449/australia-national-bank-cuts-dividents-not-jobs The head of the National Australia Bank has defended the decision to cut its dividends and promised that there will be zero job cuts. http://www.huliq.com/1/78449/australia-national-bank-cuts-dividents-not-jobs#comments Business Australian economy banks Dividends Job Cuts Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:44:23 -0500 Armen Hareyan 78449 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/1/75620/australian-market-ahead-mining-and-us-stimulus The Australian share market is powering ahead, boosted by mining companies and optimism that a government stimulus package in the US could speed up an economic recovery. http://www.huliq.com/1/75620/australian-market-ahead-mining-and-us-stimulus#comments Business Australian economy Australian Stock Market Global Market Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:25:41 -0600 Armen Hareyan 75620 at http://www.huliq.com http://www.huliq.com/1/75512/australians-bought-over-1-million-new-cars-2008 Car sales fell more than 11 per cent in December but Australians still purchased more than 1 million new vehicles during 2008. http://www.huliq.com/1/75512/australians-bought-over-1-million-new-cars-2008#comments Business Australian economy Car Sales cars Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:46:44 -0600 Armen Hareyan 75512 at http://www.huliq.com