RBA reveals outlook for next rate decision
The Reserve Bank is steadfast it will use the blunt tool of interest rates in any way necessary to get inflation down to its target range.
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Find the latest news and finance updates for the Reserve Bank on Australia, from cash rate increases to economic forecasts.
Make or break: Desperate plea for rate cut
Retailers slammed by a slow economy are begging the RBA to cut rates before an “invaluable” six-week pre-Christmas trading period.
‘Bring on the Coolmore’: Price-Kent colts thrill in Danehill quinella
Brilliant colts First Settler and Reserve Bank fought out an exciting finish in the Group 2 Danehill Stakes and the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes now beckons.
Home prices take unexpected turn
Home prices have done something seldom seen in recent years as ‘desperate’ Aussies give up hope of an early interest rate cut.
Alarming way Australia is ‘going backwards’
Australia’s biggest home builder has warned the nation’s fight to fix housing affordability is “going backwards” as the “pessimistic” Reserve Bank smashes homebuyer confidence.
Fiery clash on live TV over inflation
The Coalition is renewing its attacks on the Albanese government after the Reserve Bank’s decision to hold rates.
Inflation shift gives Aussies new relief
A huge inflation change will provide a boost to the housing market but the shift could be problematic for one group making up a third of the country.
Reserve Bank boss’s brutal three words
RBA Governor Michele Bullock has taken a thinly veiled shot at the government after yesterday’s decision to keep interest rates on hold.
Millions of Aussies still face uncertain mortgage future
An alarming number of Aussie mortgage holders remain on the brink as looming Reserve Bank decisions and high inflation make the future unclear for homeowners.
RBA’s grim warning on rates, inflation
The Reserve Bank is sticking to its guns not to cut the official cash rate while inflation remains too high, despite growing pressure to do so.
Two words fuelling rate pain for Aussies
Holding rates at 4.35 per cent, RBA governor Michele Bullock has said what needs to be done for interest rates to come down, hinting it won’t be any time soon.
Aussie shares dip on hawkish Bullock
The sharemarket dipped lower on Tuesday as the RBA delivered some hawkish rhetoric on interest rates, even as the miners boomed on fresh Chinese support.
‘Dump them’: Kochie’s wild rates call
Homeowners struggling after missing out on a rate cut from the Reserve Bank today have been urged to “create their own rate cut”.
No rate cut from RBA as Aussies keep struggling
Australians struggling with skyrocketing mortgage payments and the cost of living crisis will get no relief from the RBA just yet after the board decided to keep interest rates on hold.
‘Out of control’: Minister lashes Greens
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has issued a scathing takedown of the Greens after they demanded unprecedented action against the Reserve Bank.
When will first of four interest rate cuts start?
Pressure is mounting for the RBA to cut interest rates in Australia after the US jumped last week. With multiple cuts predicted, will struggling Aussies get their first tomorrow?
‘New threshold’: Size of rate cut Aussies desperately need
As plenty of Aussies struggle with the cost of living and high interest rates, this is the size of the relief many need to help them breathe easy again.
Dire warning over Aussie interest rates
An economist has issued a dire prediction about the “really dangerous” interest rates in Australia on the eve of the Reserve Bank’s rates decision.
Alarming figure ahead of RBA rate decision
While August’s labour force data revealed Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady, it dashed hopes of a RBA rate cut on Tuesday.
RBA’s shock call on unemployment rate
While unemployment has risen and is forecast to continue to increase, it’s still no match for persistent inflation levels, the RBA’s chief economist says.
Chalmers’ surprise next move to reform RBA
Attempts to overhaul the RBA through bipartisan support have been quashed, but the Treasurer has suggested he’ll seek the backing of a surprise group.
‘Punching itself in the face’: RBA cops heat
A former federal treasurer and current Labor Party national president has come out swinging against the Reserve Bank, saying the RBA is ‘punching itself in the face’.
Shock RBA warning to hit 100 suburbs on watchlist
Reserve Bank boss warns more people could be forced to ‘sell their homes’, as new data pinpoints 100 suburbs on a watchlist for reduced price sales.
‘Sell homes’: RBA boss’s chilling rates call
The RBA boss has acknowledged the harsh realities of high interest rates on Aussie households, however she said it was required to quell inflation.
‘Tell it like it is’: Chalmers dismisses RBA dig
Treasurer Jim Chalmers dismissed claims he was snubbing the RBA after he said cash rate hikes were “smashing the economy”.
‘A fact’: Jim Chalmers’ dire warning for Aus
Jim Chalmers has issued a warning to millions of Australians about the “soft and subdued” economy, saying rate rises were “smashing the economy”.
Big four bank bosses tip Feb rate cut
Two out of the four chief executives of Australia’s major banks have tipped an early-2025 cash rate cut.
Aussie bank boss’ shock rates prediction
The Westpac Group boss believes the Reserve Bank will begin cutting rates from early next year, forecasting the figures rates will settle at.
Bleak rates call nobody wanted to hear
Economists have dampened hopes that new inflation figures could lead to a sooner-than-expected rate cut, unless “something out of left field” happens.
Huge step to reform ‘crucial institution’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called for support from the Coalition to create a separate Reserve Bank board that will solely be responsible for cash rate decisions.
‘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.
‘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.
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