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Financial markets are pricing in two rate hikes in 2026 that would increase monthly mortgage repayments more than $200.

British fast-fashion giant Topshop is making an unexpected return to Australia, nearly a decade after it collapsed in the face of tough trading conditions.

Thousands of frustrated Westpac customers were unable to access their funds after a major outage affected the Big Four bank’s EFTPOS service on Wednesday.

THE ECONOMIST: The battle for Warner Bros just escalated — and it’s no longer just about money.

Nvidia has approval from the US Government to sell its more advanced H200 AI chips to China. But the question is whether Beijing wants it or will let companies buy it.

The average mortgage-holder's repayments could soon jump an extra $90 a month, with another Reserve Bank interest rate hike on the cards as early as February.

Younger Australians are turning to an unlikely source for financial advice – one which could be creating dangerous pressures and unrealistic expectations.

Malaysian Airlines has been ordered by a court to pay compensation to the families of eight passengers killed when flight MH370 mysteriously disappeared.

EDITORIAL: Economists had expected the RBA to keep rates on hold, but the bank’s tone of extreme caution will rattle some. This was the RBA sounding the alarm.

In a widening series of lawsuits over the collapse of First Guardian and the Master Shield Fund, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission claims Diversa did not conduct adequate due diligence.

TOM RICHARDSON: Michele Bullock failed to push back at suggestions the cash rate could climb to 4 per cent in 2026 in a horror outcome for mortgage borrowers.

Big changes to accessing the highly lucrative UK State pension will have a dramatic impact on its attractiveness to Aussies making use of the scheme. But does the deal still stack up?

Michele Bullock has revealed a rate hike was discussed for 2026, after the Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold at its final meeting for 2025. NAB says a February hike is now a real possibility.

Bapcor shares have been hammered after the Autobarn owner issued its second profit downgrade in less than two months following ‘weaker trading performance in October and November’.

Michele Bullock has slammed the door shut on further mortgage relief, admitting the Reserve Bank is “uncomfortable” about inflation as it held interest rates steady on Tuesday.