Interest rates
- Opinion
- Federal Reserve
Jerome Powell says Trump’s tariffs are a threat to inflation and jobs
The US Federal Reserve Board’s usually cautious chairman says Trump’s tariffs will lead to higher inflation and lower US economic growth. That won’t go down well in the White House.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Bank boss tips ‘at least two’ rate cuts this year
As market turmoil threatens to hit economic growth, the Reserve Bank can support the economy through rate cuts, says Bank of Queensland.
- Clancy Yeates
- Opinion
- Wall Street
Trump has successfully blown up the global trading system
The volatility so far this month might be just a reaction to Trump’s tariffs. It might also reflect a structural threat.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
Cheaper fuel? Five ways the market meltdown affects you
Super balances, home loan repayments and the price of petrol could all be affected by the recent mayhem on financial markets.
- Clancy Yeates
Bullock hoses down hopes of deep interest rate cuts after Trump upheaval
Expectations of deep cuts in official interest rates to protect the economy from the global tariff war are growing, but the Reserve Bank governor is cautious.
- Shane Wright
- Opinion
- Federal Reserve
Trump is making life very difficult for an old enemy
Fed chair Jerome Powell has, not for the first time, found himself between a rock and a hard place. It didn’t have to be like this.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Opinion
- Opinion
How savvy borrowers can double the coming rate cuts
With more rate cuts on the way and refinancing starting to kick off, it’s a perfect time to save big bucks on your mortgage.
- Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Albanese lays down challenge for Dutton over wages
Labor will urge the workplace regulator to order a real increase in pay for 2.6 million workers after the RBA chose to keep interest rates on hold.
- David Crowe and Millie Muroi
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- Australia votes
Job losses not RBA’s priority as bank keeps rates on hold
Asked about the impact of incoming US tariffs, RBA governor Michele Bullock said inflation remained the bank’s main focus as it held interest rates steady at 4.1 per cent.
- Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ overshadows Reserve Bank’s rate call
The US president’s threat to treat Australia’s 10 per cent goods and services tax as a trade impediment has been branded as ‘ridiculous’ by economists.
- Jacob Shteyman
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