Michele Bullock
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
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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
Some may have to sell their homes: RBA governor gives economic warning
Michele Bullock’s alert comes amid signs the business sector is also struggling with high inflation and rates.
- by Shane Wright and Penry Buckley
Analysis
Political leadership
Smash or be smashed: Chalmers gambles on a rift with RBA
The treasurer is utterly at odds with those in the Reserve Bank who say the economy is running a bit too hot – and he does not mind if Australians watch the argument live.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Interest rates
Australia is engaging in a damaging economic blame game
Informed debate on the economy has been overtaken by populist rhetoric feeding an overblown distrust of institutions.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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RBA
Chalmers’ Reserve Bank deal with Coalition triggers sweep of the board
A long-awaited overhaul of the Reserve Bank looks to be in sight, but new board members will be needed to run the nation’s most important economic institution.
- by Shane Wright
Analysis
RBA
Waiting for a rate cut? The only certainty for the RBA is uncertainty
If you’re confused by what’s going on in the economy, spare a thought for the Reserve Bank, which sees uncertainty everywhere it looks.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Interest rates
The RBA worries too much about expectations of continuing high inflation
We shouldn’t allow impatience to get the inflation rate back to target to worsen the risk we’ll end up in a recession.
- by Ross Gittins
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