Fri, 7th Mar 2025

This week's episode of Weekly Finance News Wrap by Financial Services Online covers significant events in the Australian financial scene. Highlights include the Reserve Bank of Australia's controversial cash rate cut, with Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser explaining the action as an attempt to balance economic growth and inflation risks, despite predictions of inflation above the 2.5% target. The move spurred optimism within the local housing market, with significant improvement in property listings and market growth. The episode also discusses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's stance on negative gearing and the potential effects on housing affordability discussions. The topic of cost of living is also touched upon with emphasis on stagnant productivity as the key concern rather than interest rates, a challenge that Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers vows to address in the upcoming budget. n