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Last year, banks enjoyed a ‘safe haven’ status in the market which saw their share prices surge. But this trend could reverse with likely successive rate cuts in 2025.

Rate cuts are on the horizon. Will it spell gloom for big banks?

Banks upheld their “safe haven” status in the market last year, and share prices surged – but could rate cuts reverse this trend and make it tougher for banks in 2025?

  • Cindy Yin

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The Australian economy is facing a number of headwinds.

If you get the sense inflation is a little off, you’re probably right

The consumer price index isn’t an accurate measure of our cost of living – although we all assume it is.

  • Millie Muroi
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock and the rest of the bank board face one of their biggest decisions in February.

To cut or not to cut? The pros and cons facing the RBA

From what’s happening in the home building sector, to the make-up of the bank’s board, the Reserve Bank has plenty to consider for a February rate cut.

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One Up Building co-owner Nick Simmons says labour shortages are starting to ease.

Here’s what you need to know from the latest inflation figures

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

It’s the number everyone is waiting for, including the PM

Key inflation figures are expected to show price pressures at their lowest level in three years, paving the way for a pre-election interest rate cut.

  • Shane Wright
Inflation for the December quarter was at its lowest level for three years.

Rate cut on the cards, opening door to April election date

Australia’s inflation rate has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, paving the way for the Reserve Bank to deliver an interest rate cut in February.

  • Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Michele Bullock, governor of the Reserve Bank.

Cut, Bullock, cut! Inflation figures give RBA no choice but to lower rates

Prices for everything from pets to dishwashing liquid are starting to fall. It’s a sign the Reserve Bank has little option but to start cutting rates.

  • Shane Wright
Trump has wasted no time setting his sights on Jerome Powell.

Trump is set to put the blowtorch to an old enemy

Donald Trump is demanding lower interest rates as soon as possible. He is likely to be disappointed – and an old foe will feel the brunt of his displeasure.

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