‘More to come’ after shock rate hike
The Reserve Bank has announced a historic interest rate hike and set the scene for further rate rises over the coming months.
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Find the latest news and finance updates for the Reserve Bank on Australia, from cash rate increases to economic forecasts.
RBA surprise spooks ASX investors
The ASX was travelling flat on Tuesday until a steeper-than-expected rate hike from the Reserve Bank sent investors fleeing for cover.
Clip exposes PM’s real thoughts on rate rise
Scott Morrison has repeatedly argued that the interest rate rise “isn’t about politics” – but an unearthed clip from 2008 tells a different story.
How interest rate rise will affect you
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates by 25 basis points. Here’s what it means for you.
What interest rate rise actually means
We’re all expecting an interest rate rise in the coming weeks, but what does this mean for you and your family? We asked the experts.
What a rate rise will mean for your savings
We’re all expecting an interest rate rise in the coming weeks, but what does this mean for you and your family? We asked the experts.
Rates to rise ‘every month until Christmas’
With the RBA almost certain to increase the cash rate on Tuesday afternoon, some economists are predicting it could be a regular monthly occurrence.
Surprising state facing mortgage nightmare
As Australia sits on a knife edge waiting to see if interest rates will be increased, a huge number of people are already struggling.
New poll tips election bloodbath
The Liberal Party is bracing for a big decision this Tuesday as two new polls suggest time is running out for Scott Morrison.
Home prices fall again as buyers grow wary of rate rise
Sydney home prices have dropped again, but even bigger falls could come as economists warn Harbour City buyers will feel the pinch from rising rates more than in other capitals.
Sign Australia could be making a big mistake
Inflation and interest rises are causing huge pressures for everyday Aussies – and there’s a worrying sign we’re heading for “economic burnout”.
House prices set to plunge if rates rise
Pressure is piling on for homeowners as interest rate rises could leave them struggling to meet repayments on a house worth less than what they paid for it.
Banks confirm homeowners’ worst fear
The four major banks have revealed alarming predictions for interest rate rises, with expectations borrowers are in for multiple hits this year.
Terrifying prediction for mortgages
The inflation spike has left many Aussies in a precarious position – and the knock-on effect is truly worrying for mortgage payments.
Omen that isn’t worrying ScoMo
The last time this happened during an election campaign, the PM was roundly defeated. But Scott Morrison insists he’s not worried.
Bad news for anyone with a mortgage
There’s a chance the RBA could hike up interest rates next week at a higher amount than initially predicted in what could be more pain for mortgage holders.
Move that will see $21b mortgage spike
There’s a ticking time bomb in the Australian mortgage economy but there could be a solution already sitting in most people’s bank accounts.
After 11 golden years, Aussies are in trouble
The biggest hint yet that Aussie homeowners are going to be hit with an interest rate hike very soon has been given and it won’t be the only one.
ASX just 50 points off all-time high
Mining and energy companies helped the Australian sharemarket continue its march towards record highs on the other side of the Easter break.
RBA roasted for ‘buffoonery’
The nation’s central bank left some economists scratching their heads on Tuesday after dropping another clue on the timing of interest rate hikes.
RBA’s startling prediction for house prices
The RBA has urged lenders and borrowers to consider one thing as they make a worrying prediction about Aussie house prices.
Terrifying prediction for Aussie mortgages
There’s an ominous prediction for just how far Australian mortgages could rise if they follow the same path as the US.
Worrying $51m trend setting Aussies back
The Reserve Bank has highlighted yet another sign that Australians are doing it tough as cost of living expenses soar.
Aussies’ great fear revealed: we can’t pay the bills
More than 11 million Aussies are worried about how they will afford rising household costs as the price of petrol and groceries surge. But, this is only the tip of the iceberg.
RBA statement knocks wind out of ASX
A hawkish pivot from the Reserve Bank sent investors fleeing to the benches on Tuesday as the Australian sharemarket’s early progress melted away.
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.
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.
‘Like a bushfire’: Cost of living warning
As the cost of living surges, Australia’s longest-serving Treasurer is demanding urgent action to contain the cost of everyday items.
Aussie suburbs facing financial crisis
Red flags have been raised that a huge number of homeowners are already in financial trouble, with an interest rate rise set to tip some areas over the edge.
What US rate hike means for Australia
Australia’s Reserve Bank will soon follow the US Federal Reserve in starting to raise interest rates, economists say.
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