David Chau

With Australia's economy growing at its slowest pace in decades and expectations interest rates could soon start to fall, analysts are warning there is too much "exuberance" on the share market.

Michele Bullock gave a speech outlining the costs of high inflation, warning that some hard-hit households may have to "sell their homes" amid the cost-of-living crisis. This is how the day's finance news unfolded.

A prolonged downturn in China's property market will have significant flow-on effects for the Australian government's finances and the local steel industry, economists warn.

Profits of Australia's top 200 listed companies are expected to shrink for the 2024 financial year, heading for their second consecutive year of earnings contraction.

The number of homes resold in less than three years has jumped to its highest level in at least a decade, according to figures from CoreLogic. It could be indicative of more borrowers choosing to sell their homes before falling too far behind on their repayments.

The ASX closed higher after June-quarter inflation data was in line with most economists' expectations. See how the day's trade unfolded on the blog.

Lily and her real estate agent are among a growing number of Australians who have been targeted by cyber criminals.

The Australian share market slipped from its recent record highs, while Wall Street surged on bets of a second Trump presidency and US interest rate cuts. See how the day unfolded on our live blog.

Happy financial new year! Look back at the year that was in financial markets; which stocks performed best, what tanked and where analysts are focusing their attention over the coming 12 months.

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