Government-funded programs and state agreements shape quarterly outcome
Trump-Powell conflict has gone global as central bank heads come to Fed Chair’s defence
Investor activity adds pressure to housing affordability
He takes his place on the board as independent director and is set to become chair
Clients unable to borrow as much compared to 18 months ago
But borrowers have a long wait for RBA to cut interest rates
Official rate pause considered positive for brokers, borrowers
Inflation conflict not won, economist warns
National cap on rent increases would be "economic lunacy," peak body says
In his final address to Parliament, the RBA chief says Australia is on a "narrow path" to achieve the central bank's inflation target
