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Early use of yield target a success: RBA

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says the initial use of a bond yield target to keep funding costs low during the pandemic was a success.

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Reserve Bank governor says inflation is rising, but he doesn't see a recession on the horizon

The RBA admits it suffered "reputational damage" when it tried to wind back its COVID-19 pandemic stimulus program.

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RBA warns of damage from rising inflation

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has warned of the damage inflation can inflict on the economy and why it needs to be brought under control.

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ASX rebounds as Reserve Bank admits it suffered 'reputational damage', bitcoin recovers above $US21,000

The Australian share market rebounds, after plummeting for seven straight days into correction territory, while cryptocurrency investors remains on edge after its recent meltdown.

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Where did the RBA find evidence of wage growth?

The Reserve Bank of Australia is facing a federal government review, and we found one good reason for it: Wages growth data has come from a source that an expert called not "statistically valid".

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The RBA's pre-COVID failure to cut interest rates faster may have cost as much as 270,000 jobs

The Reserve Bank of Australia is about to be put under the microscope in the first major review of its performance in at least 30 years, and perhaps forever.

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Recession not on horizon, says RBA's Lowe

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says a recession in Australia is not on his horizon, but after the past two years nothing can ever be ruled out.

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Job gains give confidence modest lift

Consumer confidence gained a modest lift in the past week from rising employment, but concerns remain over inflation and interest rates.

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The case for putting union boss Sally McManus on the Reserve Bank board

The nine-member board of the RBA is made up of accomplished individuals, but more diversity to break up its current, conservative viewpoint would be welcomed.

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RBA’s Lowe to expand on outlook views

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe will address a conference on Tuesday on Australia’s economic outlook and monetary policy.

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RBA's Lowe to expand on outlook views

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe will address a conference on Tuesday on Australia's economic outlook and monetary policy.

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Grattan on Friday: Everything, it seems, is conspiring to test the Albanese government

On Thursday Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen formally updated Australia’s international commitment for its proposed climate change action. It’s now a 43% reduction in emissions by 2030, in line with the policy Labor took to the election.

The Conversation

Federal Reserve opens fire with its big guns on inflation

The US Federal Reserve has delivered a huge 0.75 percentage point rate hike to address inflation, in a sign of what might be coming for Australians.

Crikey

RBA boss Philip Lowe is on the TV. Should we be worried?

A prime-time TV appearance by the governor of the RBA may have been engineered to calm nerves, but what is he really trying to tell us?

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Alan Kohler: Albanese’s note to self – Don’t get blamed for the Morrison crises

Governments usually change after a recession, not before one, so the job is a nice one – to manage the recovery. But this time is different.

The Guardian - AU

Stagflation: what is it and is it really happening in Australia?

Australians are feeling the pinch from rising inflation, but experts are divided on whether the 1970s economic phenomenon is back

The New Daily

Woolworths freezes prices on essentials amid cost-of-living alarm

Woolworths will freeze prices on hundreds of household essentials for six months, as shoppers battle with surging inflation.

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Fair Work Commission gives a 5.2% – $40 a week – increase in the minimum wage

The Fair Work Commission has announced a rise in the minimum wage of 5.2% or $40 a week, taking it to $812.60 a week or $21.38 an hour.

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The Loop: China's special 'military operations', the fruit and veges facing shortages, and BTS on hiatus?

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Morning mail: aged care vaccine rollout ‘too slow’, PM approval rating rises, supermassive black hole found

Wednesday: Only half of aged care residents have had fourth vaccine as deaths climb. Plus: jumping spiders in minute detail

AAP

Rising rates send confidence reeling

Consumer confidence has tumbled to multi-year lows in the face of sharply rising interest rates, but low paid workers may gain a lift from a large pay rise.

Crikey

Confidence slumps after big rate hike

Last week’s large rise in the official cash rate has seen consumer confidence slump to its lowest level since the early states of the pandemic in April 2020.

AAP

Decisive rate rise was needed: RBA's Lowe

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has justified the decision to raise the cash rate by 50 basis points last week in the face of rising inflation.

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Decisive rate rise was needed: RBA’s Lowe

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has justified the decision to raise the cash rate by 50 basis points last week in the face of rising inflation.

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Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe warns it is unclear how high interest rates will go

Philip Lowe has warned Australians they need to be prepared for substantial interest rate rises over the rest of this year, conceding he is not sure how high they might go.

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