Michele Bullock
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Interest rates
RBA says not to expect rate cuts soon and can’t rule out a recession
The RBA has kept interest rates at 4.35 per cent, saying while inflation will fall, it is unlikely to be “sustainably” low for some time.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
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Opinion
Inflation
Thought the pandemic made us miserable? Here’s why we’re more miserable now
“Australians are living through the most protracted period of economic misery since 2011,” says economic think tank CEDA.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Retail
Frugal response to tax cuts should be music to Reserve Bank’s ears
The lack of a tax-cut-induced spending spree shows consumers have well and truly got the message about tightening their spending.
- by Clancy Yeates
Analysis
Interest rates
Bullock might have to change her tune after America’s big-bang rate cut
The US Federal Reserve has gone big with its rate cut – exposing the problems facing the Reserve Bank of Australia in its inflation fight.
- by Shane Wright
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Interest rates
US cuts interest rates, turning up heat on RBA
America’s central bank has cut US interest rates by half a percentage point. The move amps up the pressure on the Reserve Bank to cut rates in Australia.
- by Shane Wright
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Australian economy
Hates for rates: RBA governor Michele Bullock’s tough-talking first year
From a bitter political fight on rates to inflationary haircuts, Bullock’s term as Reserve Bank governor is unlikely to get easier.
- by Shane Wright
RBA will cut rates six months after rest of world: Macquarie boss
Shemara Wikramanayake says Australian inflation is six months behind countries where rates have already been cut, but the economy is stronger in other areas.
- by Penry Buckley
Opinion
Australian economy
Economists get things wrong – a lot. There’s one glaring problem
It starts with our 17 and 18-year-olds, but flows through to our toughest decisions. Here’s how we change the game.
- by Millie Muroi
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Political leadership
Voters blame Labor for inflation woes, not Reserve Bank: poll
A slim majority - 51 per cent of voters - say the government has the greatest role in halting the pressure on prices.
- by David Crowe
The eight steps that could persuade the Reserve Bank to lower rates
This week’s national accounts suggest the RBA’s latest forecasts around households were wrong. But there are several key indicators it will watch before it moves on rates.
- by Shane Wright
‘Albo needs to turn the ship around’: Inside the government’s flagging fortunes
Over the past two weeks, 17 federal Labor MPs in the cabinet, outer ministry and backbench have spoken frankly about the government. Their comments show anxiety is growing.
- by James Massola
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