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Rate Hope After Slower Wage Rises

16 November 2006

WAGES growth slowed more than expected in the third quarter, an indication that inflationary pressures from high wages may be easing, reducing the chances of another rate rise... read full story

Rate Rises Hurt Consumer Confidence

16 November 2006

SYDNEY house prices are barely moving and consumers are less confident than at almost any time in five years, as the effect of successive interest rate rises begin to bite... read full story

Rate Fears To Rein In Income Tax Cuts

13 November 2006

AUSTRALIANS have been warned not to expect big tax cuts in next year's budget, as the Howard Government moves to curb the risk of further interest rate rises... read full story

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