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News · ▼ Bearish · 1 source confirmed · 2026-09-24 08:08 UTC

Australians ‘scrambling’ for second jobs to deal with rising mortgage repayments and cost of living - The Guardian

Why now

Thesis: Mortgage burden squeezes Australian households

Catalyst to watch: RBA rate decisions and inflation data

Main risk: Regional anecdote may not reflect national trend

Why it matters

Rising mortgage costs forcing second jobs signals household stress that can curb consumption and growth.

Related assets & topics

JobsConsumerHousingInterest Rates

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