ASX advances ahead of fresh inflation print
Ahead of consumer price figures for the March quarter, the benchmark notched its second session of gains.
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Find the latest news and finance updates for the Reserve Bank on Australia, from cash rate increases to economic forecasts.
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”.
Why rate cuts could face delay
With household borrowers desperately holding out for an easing in interest rates, traders on Monday trimmed their rate cut bets.
ASX edges higher ahead of RBA rates call
Ahead of the Reserve Bank’s second meeting for the year, the share market edged higher on Monday even as property stocks lost ground.
Phil Lowe reveals next career move
Months after vacating the top seat at the Reserve Bank, former governor Philip Lowe has confirmed his next move.
‘Overkill’: RBA boss lashed on rate hike
After new figures this week confirmed a deepening of Australia’s per-capita recession, analysts have lashed RBA governor Bullock’s latest rate hike.
Big reason rate cuts could be delayed
Interest rates cuts are vital for Aussie mortgage holders but there is a chance that the forecast date for the cash rate cut could change.
ASX nears record high on RBA rate cut hopes
The ASX surged to a near record high on Thursday after soft inflation and retail data suggested an end to the RBA’s rate hiking cycle.
Fresh sign rate cuts on the way
Households, eagerly awaiting rate cuts, received some good news when the inflation rate was unchanged in January.
Big ‘error’ in RBA overhaul plans
A former RBA governor and a former treasurer have teamed up to slam the government over plans to remove a major design of the RBA in their shake-up.
Grim warning on new rate hikes
More rate hikes are still on the cards after the Reserve Bank revealed it considered whether to raise interest rates when it met earlier this month.
Big bank’s huge call on interest rates
Australia’s biggest bank has raised mortgage holders’ hopes by predicting interest cuts will start rolling earlier than expected, with at least three reductions before Christmas.
‘2025’: CommBank’s dire new rates prediction
The Reserve Bank may not cut rates until next year, the CEO of Commonwealth Bank has warned in a break with his own economists.
‘Persistent’: RBA boss issues new warning
Michele Bullock has defended a contentious move to lift interest rates as she made a stark warning of what’s to come.
RBA warns inflation ‘still high’
The Reserve Bank’s head of economic analysis says inflation is expected to hit target range by 2025.
RBA takes bet each way on rates future
The Reserve Bank governor says interest rates may need to go even higher if one thing doesn’t improve – as she offers a glimmer of hope for early reprieve.
Metricon boss’ big call to RBA on behalf of home seekers
The CEO of Australia’s biggest home builder has called on the Reserve Bank to give Aussie buyers and home owners some clarity over the future of interest rates.
‘Inflation hurting’: RBA boss on rate call
The RBA has kept interest rates on hold, but won’t rule out further increases to the cash rate.
Victoria’s home loans plummet while others hit record highs
The average loan size in the state has dropped significantly while Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia have soared, according to concerning new ABS data.
New sign RBA will cut interest rates
The banking sector is growing increasingly confident of a coming rate cut, but the products they’ve released ahead of the next RBA move should be considered with caution, experts say.
ASX hits record high
The share market hit a new high on Wednesday as better than expected inflation figures raised hopes of an end to interest rate hikes.
Terrifying reality of looming rate hike
A new report has revealed a frightening trend that may emerge if the Reserve Bank decide to hike rates again at next week’s board meeting.
Sign interest rates to be put on hold
Inflation eased in the December quarter to its lowest level in two years, all but guaranteeing the Reserve Bank board keeps rates on hold.
RBA’s next move on interest rates revealed
New inflation data released today has given the surest sign yet of whether the RBA will lift interest rates again when it meets next Tuesday.
IMF drops Aussie interest rates bombshell
The IMF has warned the Albanese government must slash spending and the Reserve Bank should hike rates even further.
Rates warning over stage-three tax cuts
The tax cuts, which are set to come into effect from July 1, could have major implications for the timing of rate cuts, economists have warned.
Hope for rate reprieve as inflation drops
In a positive sign for borrowers, inflation continued its broad slowdown in November, easing pressure on a rate hike in February.
Hopes of interest rate relief fade
Borrowers hoping for rate relief in coming months may have to wait longer still after traders revise their bets on when the RBA will cut.
‘Historically bad’: Bleak warning for Aussies
Australians have been warned to brace for a rough year, with a range of forecasts painting a picture of uncertainty, instability and a “bumpy” road ahead.
RBA warns on further rate hike risk
Australia’s central bank has warned it may be forced to deliver borrowers a 14th rate hike in the new year, with economists split on the RBA’s next move.
RBA flags major change to buy now pay later
Buy now pay later transactions are set to become more expensive after the Reserve Bank of Australia flagged a major change to the payment option.
Sign cash could disappear for good
With cash use in freefall and distribution services becoming increasingly unviable, RBA governor Michele Bullock is racing to fix the problem.
Horrifying news for Aussie house prices
Ominous signs have emerged in the auction markets of Sydney and Melbourne thanks to one decision by the Reserve Bank.
‘Real risk’: RBA’s dire prediction
The Reserve Bank has issued a stark warning about the number of Australians at risk of financial despair in the months ahead.
Delay to RBA overhaul ‘disappointing’
Significant reforms to the central bank won’t come into effect until next year after a ‘surprising’ move by the Coalition.
ASX surges as traders bet on rate cuts
As new data showed the economy “hit the wall” in the September quarter, traders ramped up their bets the RBA would start cutting rates, sending the share market higher.
RBA delivers early Christmas present
The RBA has made its final decision for the year, delivering a surprise move after last month’s rise which saw homeowners across the country lumped with mortgage pain.
Worst week for Aussie shares in 6 weeks
As household borrowers breathed a sigh of relief as the RBA held off on another rate hike, the Aussie share market had its worst daily result in more than a month.
Expect Feb rate hike, economists warn
While household borrowers were spared at the central bank’s final meeting of the year, further rate pain could be right around the corner, economists warned.
ASX rallies ahead of RBA decision
Ahead of the RBA’s final board meeting for 2023, the Australian share market reached a 10-week high on Monday as fears of further rate tightening continue to fade.
Inflation shock a mixed bag for homeowners
Cash-strapped homeowners have been warned to not “let their hair down” yet, despite inflation falling faster than expected.
Retail CEO’s Black Friday plea to RBA
The Australian Retailers Association has pleaded with the RBA not to use strong Black Friday retail sales as a reason to raise interest rates next week.
Sign borrowers will be spared rate rise
In welcome news for borrowers, price pressures eased in October ahead of the Reserve Bank’s final rates call for 2023.
RBA boss smashed over ‘tone deaf’ 2 words
The RBA governor has copped a lashing after insisting at an overseas jaunt that Aussies were “doing fine” despite 13 interest rate hikes.
Borrowers ‘very unhappy’ with us: RBA
New RBA governor Michele Bullock has made a frank admission, conceding borrowers are displeased with the central bank after its punishing rate hikes.
RBA reveals new deputy governor
A top official at the UK central bank is set to make the move to Australia and join the Reserve Bank as it battles to tame persistent price pressures.
One thing Aussies ditching in droves
Cash is no longer king, a new survey has found, with less than one in 10 consumer payments made with notes and coins.
RBA chief’s ‘homegrown’ inflation warning
Inflation is increasingly being driven by domestic factors, not those from overseas, RBA governor Michele Bullock says.
ASX climbs despite grim rates warning
Despite a fresh warning the RBA is still prepared to hike interest rates, markets were buoyed from a rally by iron ore miners.
Sorry stat that’s not helping rate rises
As the Reserve Bank mulls a 14th rate hike, freshly minted governor Michele Bullock has warned current levels of wages growth are unsustainable.
More rate rises flagged by RBA
The risk of more rate hikes in the months ahead would have increased had the RBA opted against increasing rates on November 7, fresh meeting minutes have revealed.
Interest rate rise delivers almost instant Brisbane auction blow
Owner-builder John Haley took his cottage to auction the day after the Reserve Bank of Australia hiked interest rates. Here’s what happened.
Red flags that could hurt your chance to buy a home
The big and little things that you are buying might impact your borrowing capacity, beyond the Reserve Bank of Australia. Here’s how to stay ahead of the game.
New rate hike fear as Aussie wages spike
With annual wages growth hitting its highest levels in almost 15 years, economists are split on the RBA’s next move on interest rates.
Grim detail as rental crisis worsens
Things have gone from bad to worse for renters as new figures reveal affordability in the majority of Australia has hit its lowest level since before the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Bumpy’ road ahead for inflation, RBA warns
Households and businesses shouldn’t expect the path to curtail persistent price pressures to be quick or direct, the Reserve Bank has warned.
‘Over egged’ rate rise could cause recession
A top economist has lashed the Reserve Bank for Tuesday’s unnecessary rate rise, which could push Australia into a recession.
Dire income outlook for Aussie households
The Reserve Bank’s latest quarterly statement has painted a grim picture for Aussies hoping for relief from soaring inflation rates.
Last Big Bank smacks Aussie homeowners
Australia’s biggest bank is the last of the Big Four to slug Aussie homeowners with another lift in interest rates. Here’s how much you’ll pay.
One group of Aussies to blame for cost crisis
One group of Aussies are “undermining” efforts to ease inflation and some of the nation’s most vulnerable are paying the price.
‘Train wreck’: Areas doomed by rate rise
Millions of Australians are now spending more than they earn thanks to the RBA’s rapid run of rate hikes, and some areas are especially struggling.
Mortgage pain worsens as banks hike rates
Almost all of the big four banks has announced it would lift interest rates once again in response to the RBA’s Melbourne Cup hike, increasing pressure on homeowners.
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