‘Aligned’: Chalmers fends off rift with RBA
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Albanese government and the Reserve Bank are aligned in the fight against inflation.
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Find the latest news and finance updates for the Reserve Bank on Australia, from cash rate increases to economic forecasts.
‘Premature’: RBA chief’s grim rates call
In a fresh blow to Aussie homeowners, the Reserve Bank Governor has declared rate cuts are still too far away to think about.
Reserve Bank’s shock roast of interest rate ’false prophets’
The Reserve Bank’s new deputy governor has roasted overconfident rate forecasts labelling them ‘false prophets’, and is not sorry about the takedown.
‘False prophets’: RBA deputy’s warning
A man at the top of the Reserve Bank of Australia has warned Aussies against “false prophets” who claim to know what will happen in the future.
ASX slips backwards in response to RBA call
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s ongoing commitment to raise rates if it deems it necessary in the future continues to influence Aussie investors.
‘Hurts everyone’: RBA’s rate rise warning
She knows it’s news Australia doesn’t want to hear, but the RBA “will not hesitate” to hike rates if inflation continues, governor Michele Bullock says.
‘No one gets left behind’: Albo on cash splash
The federal government is not splashing too much cash, the Prime Minister says, in light of a worrying Reserve Bank claim.
Pubs the key to Melbourne’s rate-proof suburbs
A top Aussie real estate agency has warned the RBA’s latest interest rate decision could impact Melbourne home sales — but some suburbs need not fear. And the local pub could be the reason.
‘Not on agenda’: RBA’s grim rate cut outlook
Mortgage holders have been given a reprieve after the Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent, but should not expect a cut anytime soon.
Huge call made on interest rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia has revealed if homeowners will take another hit when it comes to their mortgage repayments.
Big bank economist’s shock rate prediction
The man in the hot seat at Australia’s biggest bank has bypassed the Reserve Bank’s next few meetings to November when he expects a shock interest rate move.
Huge rates prediction ahead of RBA meeting
Mortgage payers have been warned against complacency, despite expected welcome news around Tuesday’s all important cash rate announcement.
Huge rates prediction ahead of RBA meeting
Mortgage payers have been warned against complacency, despite expected welcome news around Tuesday’s all important cash rate announcement.
Inflation news none of us saw coming
Inflation has hit 3.8 per cent for the June quarter, but some economists say that figure has given the Reserve Bank room to keep rates on hold.
Inflation figures to give big hint on rates
The June quarter inflation data will be released on Wednesday morning, giving pundits a clearer idea of whether the RBA will seek to hike rates next week.
Albo ‘really proud’ of tax cuts
Anthony Albanese says a respected forecaster’s latest report pointing to a ‘fork in the road’ moment for the economy has endorsed his government’s policies.
Huge call ahead of RBA rate decision
Analysts have largely agreed on how Thursday’s job data release will affect the Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision in two weeks time.
‘Cracks showing’: Rate rise threat looms
A growing list of experts now fear the Reserve Bank will hike rates next month, which could have big consequences for millions of Aussies.
Real estate loses ground on RBA minutes
Real estate investors have taken a backwards step on the sector Tuesday, as the Reserve Bank minutes show the cash rate could be hiked again.
Grim sign fresh rate hike coming
The Reserve Bank has released the minutes from its June board meeting where it considered another rate hike. The discussion shows some storm clouds for homeowners.
Dire warning of several rate hikes this year
The worst fears of household borrowers could soon be realised as the Reserve Bank grapples with stubbornly persistent price pressures.
‘Stunning reversal’ needed to stop rate hike
A higher-than-expected inflation rate of 4 per cent for May has raised expectations the Reserve Bank will have to raise rates at its next meeting.
‘Bounces around’: Chalmers’ take on shock CPI
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says higher inflation data released on Wednesday was still lower than what the government had inherited from the Coalition.
RBA’s grim warning for Australians
While the central bank didn’t change rates at its latest meeting, it did flag an issue it fears could have a huge impact on Australians.
ASX dips in quiet trading after hawkish RBA
Hawkish remarks from the Reserve Bank haven’t rattled investors, with Wednesday recording a quiet day of trading following Tuesday’s strong advance.
ASX climbs as RBA maintains rate hold
Snapping a two-day losing streak, the sharemarket rallied on Tuesday, propelled by financial and utilities stocks.
‘Need a lot to go our way’: RBA rate warning
Recent spending in state and federal budgets could impact demand, putting more pressure on inflation, the Reserve Bank has warned.
RBA announces new interest rate decision
There’s no mortgage relief on the horizon and now borrowers have been hit with an even worse doomsday prediction.
Hidden $1.9bn cost in common act
The “complex and opaque” charges have added to calls for greater transparency by the Reserve Bank.
ASX slides on tepid Chinese data
Shares got off to a poor start on Monday, with weak Chinese economic data adding further uncertainty to already cautious investors.
Major bank’s warning on rate cut risk
One major Aussie bank has made a major call on when the next rate cut will kick in – and it’s not all good news.
Grim call on rate cuts in Australia
Freshly minted RBA deputy governor Andrew Hausen has said Australia’s central bank won’t be swayed by rate cuts in Europe and Canada.
Chilling sign rates are about to rise again
Homeowners are steeling themselves for potential interest rate hikes following an uneasy statement from the head of the Reserve Bank.
RBA boss reveals what will spark rate hike
RBA governor Michele Bullock said the bank was watching one key figure in deciding if interest rates would increase again.
‘Still strength’ in inflation, RBA warns
The central bank has issued a note of caution following the release of firmer-than-expected inflation figures.
19 months of pain in dire 2025 rates warning
Economists are sounding the alarm for those already under mortgage stress after new figures showed inflation in Australia is showing no signs of easing.
Aussie shares slump on CPI shock
Australian shares slumped on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected CPI numbers renewed inflation fears and narrowed the likelihood of rate cuts this year.
‘November 2025’: Brutal rate cut call
Amid concerns that simmering price pressures will delay much needed interest rate cuts, price pressures intensified in April to 3.6 per cent.
RBA keeps door open to another rate hike
Admitting the risks around an inflation rebound had increased, the RBA board was unwilling to rule out an additional rate hike.
Grim rental effect of Aussie WFH trend
The rise of Australians with their own home office has contributed to Australia’s rental property shortage, a senior RBA official has warned.
Huge risk in Chalmers’ cash splash
Amid concerns that the Albanese government’s third budget will be inflationary, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will pour billions more into the economy.
Huge call on Aussie price hike crisis
Jim Chalmers’ Treasury department has delivered a glimmer of hope for inflation crunched households ahead of the federal budget on Tuesday.
Major hope for millions of struggling Aussies
While the Treasurer admits the inflation fight “isn’t finished yet”, there’s hope coming – and it could have major implications for homeowners, too.
Don’t blame migration for crisis: Greens
As debate swirls around how to abate the country’s housing crisis, the Greens say there’s one group the finger should not be pointed at.
ASX edges higher on tech, property rally
A rally in interest rate sensitive stocks on Wednesday pushed the sharemarket into the green for a fifth consecutive session.
‘Miserable’: Worrying sign after RBA verdict
A top economist has slammed the RBA’s rates decision, breaking down a key detail that could have a devastating spillover.
Aussies’ credit card debt on the rise again
Aussies are owing almost $18bn in credit card debt, with experts warning it could get worse in the wake of the Reserve Bank’s latest interest rate decision.
Rate hikes back on the table: Bullock
Warning that the RBA would not hesitate to pull the trigger on further rate hikes if needed, Governor Michele Bullock revealed rate hikes had been considered.
ASX records best day in three months
The Aussie sharemarket has remained strong in the wake of a less than ‘hawkish’ interest rates decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
RBA makes huge call on interest rates
After a six week reprieve, Australians will learn today whether interest rates will rise again.
Essential cost behind rates pain
Releasing its fresh quarterly forecasts, the central bank painted a gloomy picture on the path for inflation, with one essential cost for many playing a key role.
ASX climbs as RBA board discusses rates
Ahead of the central bank’s impending interest rate decisions, investors on the Australian share market were in an upbeat mood.
‘Slash and burn’: Jim’s budget warning
Despite concerns raised by some economists, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to reject calls for further austerity in the upcoming May budget.
Grim reason rates can’t be cut
Slashing the structural deficit, easing inflationary pressures, and bolstering productivity must be priorities, the Paris-based organisation has argued.
Stocks inch higher on depressed retail sales
Aussie stocks edged higher on Tuesday after a slump in retail sales pushed back fears of impending rate hikes.
Warning ‘at least’ two more rate rises coming
Stubborn inflation, strong jobs growth, and a rebounding economy could force the Reserve Bank to deliver further rate hikes, economists have warned.
ASX dives as RBA rate hike in play
After stronger than expected economic data, traders have built up bets that the Reserve Bank could hike interest rates again.
RBA to ‘increase interest rates three times’
A top forecaster issued a dire interest rate warning, predicting that the RBA will be forced to hike three times before the end of the year.
Shares flat as inflation rebounds
Shares erased their early gains on Wednesday after firmer-than-expected inflation data took traders by surprise.
Fresh blow to rate cut hopes
With prices rebounding over the March quarter, investors and economists pushed out their timeline for rate cuts by the Reserve Bank.
ASX advances ahead of fresh inflation print
Ahead of consumer price figures for the March quarter, the benchmark notched its second session of gains.
Inflation data key to rate cut clues
All eyes will be on fresh inflation data to be released on Wednesday which will be critical to the Reserve Bank’s deliberations on rate cuts.
ASX snaps five-day losing streak
Firmer than expected unemployment data failed to ease concerns that the RBA will hold interest rates steady through to 2025.
Sneaky way Aussies ripped off $1bn a year
With Australians ripped off every time they use their credit card, the RBA is considering a crackdown.
Aussie job figures dash rate cut hopes
More Australians found themselves out of work last month, but the result was stronger than expected and could delay the RBA’s rate cut path.
Hot US inflation derails rate cut hopes
Borrowers holding out for rate cuts could be waiting longer still for relief, with analysts expecting the RBA to wait for the Fed to move first.
What Aussies are paying $8.8m a day on
Experts are urging Australians to get on top of their credit cards as the eye-watering post-Christmas debt grew again in February.
Surprising detail in rate hike pain
Even as household budgets come under pressure, tens of thousands of Aussies took on additional debt in February, new data shows.
Secret to improving lives of Aussies revealed
Australia’s 2.6 million small and medium businesses could be key to unlocking the next wave of productivity growth.
Hidden $134k bonus in rate cuts
A pivot from the Reserve Bank could mean hopeful homeowners could have their borrowing power surge by thousands.
Key detail in RBA rate call revealed
For the first time since it started its aggressive run of rate hikes, the RBA did not consider the option, minutes from its latest meeting have revealed.
Shares advance on steady inflation read
Shares clawed back losses from Tuesday’s session to come within less than 35 points of the benchmark’s all time high.
Hope for rate cut as inflation holds steady
The softer-than-expected reading is a further sign the Reserve Bank could move to ease interest rates later this year.
Why early rate cut might not happen anymore
Optimism of an interest rate cut as early as May appears to have been premature, with new government data lowering the prospect of early relief for mortgage holders.
Dire interest rates rise warning for millions
There were hopes of a series of rates cuts coming soon, but hopes have been dashed by shock new figures today.
Dire interest rates rise warning for millions
There were hopes of a series of rates cuts coming soon, but hopes have been dashed by shock new figures today.
Ten key words RBA didn’t say
The RBA governor gave few clues on when households could expect rate relief – but there is one glimmer of hope for mortgage holders.
Inflation war ‘isn’t yet won’, RBA warns
The RBA governor gave few clues on when households could expect rate relief after keeping rates on hold for a third straight meeting.
ASX up as miners surge higher
Australia’s surging mining giants pushed the ASX higher on the day the Reserve Bank left the cash rate unchanged.
RBA makes latest decision on interest rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia has left interest rates on hold for a third consecutive meeting, but when it comes to the outlook, it’s “not ruling anything in or out”.
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