The federal government’s Leading Indicator of Employment fell for the 16th month in a row in September, hinting at slowing economic conditions. The index also recorded that cyclical employment fell for the second consecutive month, […]
Fewer Australians receive government payments than they did in the late 1990s, but more are struggling to afford somewhere to live. A new report has also found while total employment and women’s employment are at […]
The slowdown in construction activity eased in August even as demand for new apartments dropped for a 17th straight month. The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Performance of Construction Index released on Friday showed activity […]
House prices boasted their biggest monthly gain since 2017 in August as the hard-hit markets of Sydney and Melbourne came roaring back on record low interest rates and looser lending rules. The bounce marks an […]
The number of building approvals dropped by an unexpectedly large 9.7 per cent in July, falling for the fourth time in five months. Approvals for private sector houses fell 3.3 per cent on a seasonally […]
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