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The Latest Breaking News from RBA

Photo finish looms for Melbourne Cup interest rate call

Australian borrowers could be hit with another interest rate hike at a closely run Melbourne Cup Day cash rate call.

AAP

If interest rates rise again, it may be because inflation fears lost their anchor to reality

The issue of ‘consumer expectations’ of inflation is hotly debated by economists, and might be a key factor in the Reserve Bank’s decision

The Guardian - AU

Will they, won't they? All eyes on RBA Cup Day meeting

Stubbornly high inflation has raised the chances of a November interest rate increase by the central bank, putting more financial pressure on borrowers.

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Grattan on Friday: Treasurer Jim Chalmers pumps up his role in energy transition

Jim Chalmers – as if he doesn’t have enough on his plate – is marching into the centre of energy policy.

The Conversation

An RBA rate rise next week is now an even-money bet – and figures reveal just how damaging it would be

A rise would only add to the cost of necessities without reducing inflation, hitting households already struggling with a 70% increase in mortgage costs

The Guardian - AU

Reserve Bank will have to raise interest rates again because inflation still too high, IMF says

Fund recommends further monetary tightening by RBA to ensure Australia’s price rises return to target range by 2025

The Guardian - AU

Housing rebound eyes new mark but rates threat looms

National home prices are about to hit a fresh peak in October, though the pace of growth is starting to slow.

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Australia’s banks face unprecedented wave of threats, RBA warns

A rush on withdrawals among the possible dangers as sector likely to see risks with ‘a different complexion’ in coming decade, assistant governor says

The Guardian - AU

Auction jump ahead of expected Cup day rate hike

An expected rate hike on Melbourne Cup Day has impacted the number of homes going under the hammer, with clearance rates tipped to jump.

AAP

Afternoon Update: US mass shooting kills at least 16; Sydney woman found dead identified; and Gen Z want less sex on screen

A man is reported to have opened fire at a bowling alley and bar in Maine’s second-largest city of Lewiston in the US

The Guardian - AU

RBA governor says inflation bump no surprise but won’t say whether rates will rise

Michele Bullock tells Senate estimates ‘we might need to go again’ as Westpac joins other big banks in predicting November rate rise

The Guardian - AU

RBA 'wary' more rate hikes needed to beat inflation

The head of the Reserve Bank admits decision-makers "don't know if the job is done yet" when it comes to interest rate tightening to combat inflation.

AAP

A Melbourne Cup Day rate rise would not be tough on inflation, it would just be cruel

Australians are already getting hit by higher costs for necessities, reducing their ability to save and spend money on non-essential goods and services

The Guardian - AU

Grim end to year predicted for Labor with high chance of at least two more interest rate rises

Strong quarterly inflation figures sends market scrambling as odds on for interest rate hike at Reserve Bank’s Melbourne Cup Day meeting

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ASX finishes flat as experts say RBA will hike again

Australian shares gave up their gains after a hotter-than-expected domestic inflation report dramatically increased the odds of another rate hike next month.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s inflation rate rose 1.2% in September quarter boosted by higher fuel prices

Quarterly CPI was higher than economists’ expectations and will increase speculation that the Reserve Bank may again raise interest rates

AAP

Heated inflation figures put rate hike firmly in play

The Reserve Bank may be forced to lift interest rates again as fresh inflation data suggests the fight is not yet over.

The Guardian - AU

Michele Bullock rules out linking interest rates to employment in first major speech

New RBA governor says she’s working with treasury to ‘modernise and clarify’ the bank’s objectives with the focus still on inflation

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Rates to lift if inflation outlook in jeopardy: RBA

The Reserve Bank "won't hesitate" to raise interest rates further if inflation forecasts come in higher than expected, the central bank's governor says.

AAP

Fingers crossed for soft enough inflation numbers

Inflation has passed its peak and quarterly data will indicate if prices have been decelerating fast enough for the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold.

The Guardian - AU

RBA’s top two executives saw 10% pay increase over past year, report reveals

Annual report notes Philip Lowe and Michele Bullock’s remuneration increase was recommended by an independent committee

AAP

Reserve Bank of Australia records $6b loss for 2022/23

The Reserve Bank of Australia has reported a loss of $6 billion for 2022/23, including valuation losses from higher bond yields.

AAP

Australian stocks gain amid RBA's hawkish minutes

The local share market finished up 0.4 per cent, with stronger gains fading after the Reserve Bank highlighted it had a "low tolerance" to inflation.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Biden to visit Israel; RBA’s rate rise warning; and rating Australian olive oils

The US president’s visit will come amid growing concerns the Israel-Hamas war could spiral into a regional conflict

AAP

'Low tolerance' for slower return to target: RBA

Australia could be galloping towards a Melbourne Cup interest rate rise if progress on inflation proves too slow and the labour market too resilient.

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