Australian Businesses – Don’t get your hopes up just yet
In Australia, the government has advised businesses to not get their hopes up too much as with the previous rate hikes that somewhat eased the problem in the financial markets. The government was forced to raise hikes to provide a buffer zone for businesses and Australians alike due to the effects of the sub-prime money market problems in the US that has investors pulling finances out if their shares. Businesses have had to bear the brunt of the crisis with higher premiums and less coverage just to maintain the blanket of security that is offered by business insurance. Insurance firms have been forced to enforce price hikes due to losses in the states where some have investments in the troubled financial industry.