‘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.
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Find the latest news and finance updates for the Reserve Bank on Australia, from cash rate increases to economic forecasts.
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.
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