Sun, 5th Jul 2026

In this week's Weekly Finance News Wrap, Paige Estritori highlights the launch of Leapmotor's B05 electric vehicle in Australia, an affordable option for prospective electric vehicle buyers with two versions: the B05 Style and the Design LR, offering ranges of 401km and 482km respectively. She also highlights the emergence of the electric boating industry as a serious buying consideration due to its benefits of lower maintenance and quieter operation. In the home loan space, Estritori discusses the pause in the cash rate by the Reserve Bank of Australia, advising existing mortgage holders to negotiate better discounts or consider refinancing to uncover potential savings. Finally, the program touches on the rising commercial credit card debt, which is currently at $2.26 billion, encouraging businesses to shift their focus from convenience to strategic financial planning.n