Crikey lists some of the ingredients turning an interest rate rise into a big old mess, writes Dara Conduit.
Australian households
Kohler: an interest rate rise spells danger
It will be quite astonishing to see rates go up tomorrow in the face of a US recession and global economic slowdown, writes Alan Kohler.
Housing affordability: it’s your own fault
The rising number of individuals seeking to blame the government for their struggling with mortgage repayments signals the death of people taking responsibility for their own choices.
Housing stress and marginals: everyone’s under the pump
Housing affordability is one of the key national talking points ahead of the federal election, but how important will it be on election day? Who holds the electorates that are experiencing the most severe housing stress, and who stands to gain the most from talking up a solution?
A tale of two economies: us v them
While the federal Government reminds voters that they have never had it so good, why are Australians still feeling financial stress and less secure in their work?
Week in words, week in numbers
In our fabulous Friday feature, we crunch an entire week’s worth of news into a handy little form guide. Here it is again, the week in words and numbers…
