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Interest Rate Cuts: Implications for Borrowing, Housing Prices, and Australia’s Economy Post-COVID

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12 months ago

February 18, 2025

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“Interest Rate Cuts: Implications for Borrowing, Housing Prices, and Australia’s Economy Post-COVID”

In Short

Interest rates in the US and Australia are under scrutiny as the impact of COVID-19 fades, raising concerns about investments and borrowing capacity. Experts are debating the long-term effects of Australia’s recent rate cut on housing prices and the cost of living crisis.

This development raises questions about its implications for investments, repayments, and savings.

To discuss these issues, we have Andrew Woodward from the Investor’s Way.

The rate cut has raised concerns about its impact on Australians’ borrowing capacity and the potential for rising housing prices.

There is also speculation about how this rate cut could affect the ongoing cost of living crisis in Australia. Experts are considering the possible long-term consequences of this reduction on Australia’s economy.

Many are asking whether this signals the start of a series of rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

It’s important to examine how this shift in Australia’s monetary policy aligns with broader global economic trends.

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U.S. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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3 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.

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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!

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3 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to explain what spooked markets, which tech names are holding up, and whether AI budgets are getting too big.

We also discuss rate expectations, macro risks, and what to watch in the upcoming earnings season.

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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

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5 days ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.

In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.

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