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RBA minutes suggest another interest rate cut isn’t imminent with board expressing ‘caution’

Reserve Bank board members say February cut does ‘not commit them to further reductions in the cash rate target at subsequent meetings’

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Revelations in minutes of interest rate drought breaker

Minutes from the Reserve Bank meeting that finally lower interest rates shows board members responding to signals from recent trends in two key areas.

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Global uncertainty played a role in rate cut: RBA

Slowing inflation helped convince the Reserve Bank to cut rates at its last meeting but uncertainty over tariffs was also a factor, the deputy governor says.

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Prices are not going down, and four other things we learned from Michele Bullock’s Friday appearance

Days after cutting interest rates, the RBA governor tells parliamentary committee that while price levels aren’t ‘going back to where people remember’, some relief will be felt soon

The Guardian - AU

Wong says she expressed ‘importance of Oscar Jenkins’ condition’ to Russian foreign minister – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Hazy outlook fuels Reserve Bank caution on disinflation

Caution has been urged over future cash rate changes as uncertainty looms large over global policy, the impacts of rate decisions and the labour market.

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Grattan on Friday: Dutton doesn’t pull his punches on Trump while Albanese plays it safe

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will not be organising a buck’s night ahead of the coming nuptials of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon.

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Robust job data unlikely to spook Reserve Bank on rates

Ongoing tightness in the labour market won't overly concern the Reserve Bank in its fight against inflation, says one economist after surprising jobs figures.

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CFMEU members storm the offices of Queensland Council of Unions – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Wages slowdown boosts case for more rate cuts

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ongoing growth in real wages is a good thing, but the RBA will be more encouraged that wage rises are showing signs of slowing.

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The RBA Just Cut Rates For The First Time Since 2020 — What Does It Mean For You?

What does this mean for your wallet and for the impending election? Here's the breakdown.

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Rates cut at last but 'no victory on inflation yet'

Australia's big four banks are already promising to pass interest rate cuts on in full after the Reserve Bank lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points.

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View from The Hill: Chalmers claims ‘sustained progress’ against inflation, as government crosses its fingers for rate cut

After Wednesday’s encouraging inflation numbers, the Albanese government – and the financial markets – would be shocked if the Reserve Bank doesn’t cut interest rates in February.

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Watching for doves in Reserve Bank's Christmas reveal

A dovish tilt was detected in the Reserve Bank's last post-meeting comments, so traders will hope for more traces of an upcoming rate cut in its board minutes.

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The Guardian - AU

Michele Bullock’s ‘wild ride’ at the RBA could spell trouble for Labor if interest rate cuts aren’t on the way

Growth has slowed but employment is up – could the new year bring mortgage repayment relief?

The Guardian - AU

Hopes for a future rate cut improve but RBA leaves interest rates on hold for now

Reserve Bank leaves cash rate at 4.35% for ninth consecutive meeting

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Grattan on Friday: frustrated government can only bite its tongue as it waits on Michele Bullock

As she reads the economic commentators, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock might, in moments of doubt, wonder whether she’s making a similar misjudgement to her predecessor Philip Lowe.

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Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Australia's top central banker reveals why she still hasn't pulled the trigger on interest rate cuts despite similar countries already taking action.

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Economists look to RBA minutes for clue on future rates

Public appearances by Reserve Bank officials will be scoured for clues to where interest rates might be heading next and how they view the economy.

The Guardian - AU

Does Trump’s US victory mean Albanese will lose the next Australian election?

The countries share a 4.1% unemployment rate. What other clues might indicate the political fate of Australia?

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Jobs market in focus as investors chew Trump triumph

Donald Trump's return is having no immediate impact on central bank inflation outlooks but domestic jobs figures could change the calculus for the RBA.

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Grattan on Friday: Donald Trump’s win will make 2025 even more challenging for Anthony Albanese

Early Wednesday evening, Queensland Nationals senator Matt Canavan raced down the Parliament House stairs to collect a bag of McDonald’s from an Uber. To celebrate Trump’s victory, he called out as he ran.

The Guardian - AU

How will Donald Trump’s victory affect Australia’s economy? Here are some clues

The biggest uncertainty – for shares, inflation and rates – is whether the president-elect acts on promises such as hefty tariffs, and how soon

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No change to RBA forecasts after Trump election

The re-election of Donald Trump as US president could have "adverse implications" for the Australian economy but it has not changed the RBA's view on inflation.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese needs interest rates to fall – if they don’t, his reelection chances certainly will

The prime minister needs lower rates and Australians to believe the worst of the cost-of-living crisis is over

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