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Rationale behind RBA's last cash rate call on show

The minutes from the last Reserve Bank meeting will outline the thinking behind keeping rates on hold and how seriously the case to hike was considered.

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Australia’s unemployment rate rises to 4.1% reducing chance of another RBA interest rate hike

Jobless rate increases from a revised 3.9% in March but it’s a mixed picture with employers adding 38,500 jobs overall

The Guardian - AU

Australians have lost 14 years of progress on living standards. A wages breakout? Please. If only

It is impossible for wages to drive inflation when they are actually rising slower than inflation

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Is the 2024 budget inflationary? Warwick McKibbin and other economists say ‘yes’

Former RBA board member among experts who say Albanese government’s third budget is likely to at least delay next interest rate cut

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Australia budget 2024: the six graphs you need to see

A surplus matters less than what choices the government makes in its budget – here’s what Jim Chalmers’ statement tells us

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Australia Expects Inflation To Reach RBA Target By Year End

Australia's economy set for positive shift as inflation expected to ease to RBA target range, supported by strong performance in key sectors and effective ...

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RBA leaves interest rate on hold at 4.35% despite higher than expected inflation

Mortgage holders avoid another rise as Reserve Bank opts to keep rates steady for the fourth consecutive meeting

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RBA interest rate hold prompts stock upswing

The ASX200 finished up across the board after the Reserve Bank elected to hold fire on raising interest rates despite fears of lingering inflation.

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Rates on hold but RBA 'vigilant' to inflation risks

Mortgage holders have been spared more interest rate pain but emerging inflation risks have the Reserve Bank on high alert.

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Spotlight on RBA after concerning inflation data

No change in the official cash rate is expected this week, with the Reserve Bank's reaction to a stronger inflation print the main point of interest.

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The Guardian - AU

Inflation in Australia is still stubbornly high. Will the RBA raise interest rates again?

With hopes for a rate cut gone, there is speculation of another rise before the end of 2024. What factors will sway the Reserve Bank’s decision?

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Does Australia’s higher-than-forecast 3.6% inflation dash hopes for an interest rate cut?

The March-quarter figure makes a cut less likely. Still, the Reserve Bank will probably give more weight to how quickly it can get to its target range

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The government shouldn’t boast about Australia’s latest CPI figures, but it shouldn’t panic either

Inflation appears to be under control, and real wages are now growing – but for those with Hecs/Help debts, the pressure is very real

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Slow progress on inflation tempers interest rate hopes

Australia's annual inflation rate has sunk to a two-year low but is slightly above expectations, which might lengthen the wait time for rate cuts.

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Consumer price data to set scene for May rates call

The cost of living pressures plaguing households have been subsiding and fresh data released this week will hopefully reveal further softening.

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Australians’ spending softened in March after Taylor Swift concert splurge

The economy is limping into 2024 after per capita activity shrank for the final three-quarters of last year

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Talk of interest rate cuts soon is optimistic – here’s why the RBA may decide doing nothing is safer

Australians are hurting from rate rises more than anyone. But that doesn’t mean the Reserve Bank is about to start cutting

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Museum loses anti-discrimination case – as it happened

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The push against wage rises has begun again – it’s an argument for Australia’s poorest workers to become poorer

A 5% rise in award and minimum wages is pretty modest and won’t set fire to inflation or cause interest rates to stay high

Newcastle Herald

We're cashing out. The consequences are real for us all

Australia is cashing out. And the consequences are real.

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Tough year ahead for low-income earners, renters: RBA

Pressure from high inflation and interest-rate rises will weigh on those most exposed to financial shocks, Australia's central bank says.

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