‘Shock’: RBA’s latest warning to Aussies
The RBA has issued a stark warning to Aussies as the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas adds to inflation pressures.
Interest Rates
Stubborn inflation could spell rate hike
Incoming data over the next three weeks will heavily influence the Reserve Bank’s decision on whether to hike rates on Melbourne Cup day.
ASX up despite fresh rate hike fears
The Aussie sharemarket shrugged off fears that interest rates could climb higher before the year’s end to finish in the green.
‘Significant concerns’: RBA’s grim warning
Despite ultimately keeping rates on hold, new RBA governor Michele Bullock considered another hike to the cash rate in early October.
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Pressure on rates as food prices surge
Groceries have recorded their first meaningful price increase since panic buying and a boom in at-home consumption in the first six months of 2020.
Lowe keeps powder dry on rates
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has all but ruled out a rate hike in the coming election campaign.
RBA rate hikes now a ‘live’ prospect
The Reserve Bank has released a major decision on the cash rate – but economists and investors have leapt on clues in Philip Lowe’s statement.
Move that will cost Aussies $600 a month
In nine months, millions of Aussies could need to find at least $600 extra a month – and that’s on top of rising food and petrol costs.
‘Almighty shock’: Borrowers in for more pain
Two of Australia’s biggest banks have continued to hike fixed interest rates, piling on more pain for borrowers.
Ominous sign for Aussie mortgage payers
Australia is now standing alone in stalling a financial decision that could have dire consequences for the housing market as we know it.
ASX rises again as tech, BNPL firms surge
A surging technology sector and a solid performance by the major banks lifted the Australian sharemarket to fresh highs on Wednesday.
ASX fades after tech-fuelled surge
Investors started strongly but clearly got the shakes during Monday’s ASX session, with the local market sliding into the close.
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