The Latest Breaking News from RBA

Australia’s political and institutional classes are sharpening their teeth for our own inflation tussle as the election looms.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) plays a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of the nation. By managing interest rates, it influences everything from mortgage repayments to savings returns. Understanding how these rates work and their implications for personal finances is essential for making informed financial decisions.

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

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 RBA under Bullock doesn’t just look out of touch. It looks desperate.

The day has finally come. Americans are at the polls deciding if Donald Trump will get his second go at running the country, or if Kamala Harris will put the nail in his final run for office.

The economic outlook has been downgraded as the big four banks' predictions of a February interest rate cut narrows.

The Reserve Bank governor’s comments show she’s in no hurry to bring relief to borrowers

RBA’s decision to leave cash rate unchanged comes as underlying inflation remains above bank’s target range