Tag: Global Financial crisis

DAVID JOHNSON, founding director of FX company, Halo Financial, explains what the Sterling-Australian Dollar exchange rate means for you.

Interest rates in Australia are not expected to drop any further, so consider locking in a low fixed rate while you can.

Treasurer Wayne Swan says single-minded austerity is hurting Europe, while infighting in the US Congress is holding back its country.

Economists expect the biggest monthly rise in employment in 13 years in Australia lessens the chance of another cut in interest rates.

Get more pounds for your dollar - the Aussie dollar has reached 68 pence, its highest level against Sterling since 1985.

This week’s national accounts showed the economy has been recession-free for 21 continuous years, otherwise unheard of in the current global climate.

The current combination of world property market, foreign currency rates and economic factors are presenting a unique opportunity for those considering purchasing property overseas.

As term deposits and savings account interest rates decline in Australia, is now the time for Aussie expats to think seriously about switching their cash-only investments and into higher growth investments, including shares?