Monetary policy
Analysis
Interest rates
A terrible set of numbers for a treasurer and Reserve Bank governor
No matter how much Jim Chalmers tries to find a golden thread in these bleak economic numbers, there’s no getting away from the fact consumers are scarred.
- by Shane Wright
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‘Sad economy without hope’: Deepest hit to living standards on record
Treasurer faces questions about his ability to manage economy as public spending props up national accounts.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Opinion
Inflation
The big boss of central banks thinks our bankers are missing something
The Bank for International Settlements says central banks, including the Reserve Bank of Australia, need to take off their blinkers.
- by Millie Muroi
Hoping for the RBA to cut interest rates? Here’s what the big four banks are saying
While markets are expecting at least one rate cut before the end of the year, RBA governor Michele Bullock and most of the big four banks disagree.
- by Millie Muroi
August rate rise on RBA agenda after inflation increases
Even though prices fell in May, overall inflation has lifted to a six-month high of 4 per cent. Mortgage holders face a nervous wait for the Reserve Bank’s next meeting.
- by Shane Wright
Updated
World markets
ASX pares back early sharp losses as miners fall, tech gains
The Australian sharemarket pared back its early sharp losses, but mining heavyweights dragged the local bourse into negative territory.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Another mortgage cliff faces home buyers and the economy
The economy in 2023 survived a surge in people moving from fixed to variable rate mortgages. But there are doubts whether it can do it again in 2024.
- by Shane Wright
Stacking with ‘his mates’: Coalition attacks Chalmers on RBA reform
The Coalition has accused Jim Chalmers of trying to stack a part of the Reserve Bank that will set official interest rates, putting at risk key RBA reforms.
- by Shane Wright
No revenue surprises for you ministers: Chalmers
The rivers of gold from high commodity prices and a strong job market have beefed up the budget. But Jim Chalmers says the rivers are starting to run dry.
- by Shane Wright
Philip Lowe backs RBA’s caution on rate cuts
The former Reserve Bank governor has joined the chorus of voices warning that interest rates may have to stay higher for longer.
- by Colin Kruger
No ‘super nerds’ to set rates: Revolt over Reserve Bank reforms
Former treasurer Peter Costello told a Senate inquiry that parliament would surrender its sovereignty if the treasurer lost the power to overrule the bank.
- by Shane Wright
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