Market Essentials - November 2022

The RBA increased the cash rate by a further 25 basis points this month, bringing it up to 2.85%. Current rates are still considered modest by economists in light of the highest inflation on record in three decades.

The new Federal government has delivered its first budget this month with a plan to build 1 million new homes over the next 5-years. The plan provides for 30,000 social and affordable rental homes.