‘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.
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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.
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