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Australia names first woman to lead central bank

Michele Bullock will take over as governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia in September.

Al Jazeera

Meet Michele Bullock, the RBA insider tasked with making the Reserve Bank more outward-looking as its next governor

Australia’s next Reserve Bank governor, Michele Bullock – the first woman in the job – will take office in September at a time when much of the bank’s work in fighting inflation will be done and its focus will be on changing the way it operates.

The Conversation

Michele Bullock: what you need to know about the RBA’s new governor

The Reserve Bank ‘lifer’ will succeed Philip Lowe in the top job. Who is Michele Bullock and what has been the reaction to her appointment?

The Guardian - AU

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'Country girl' elevated to vital national economic role

The Reserve Bank of Australia will have a new governor from September in veteran central bank official Michelle Bullock.

AAP

Michele Bullock named as new governor of the RBA and first woman to lead central bank

Bullock replaces current Reserve Bank of Australia chief Philip Lowe, whose term expires in September

The Guardian - AU

Philip Lowe to be replaced as RBA governor with successor named after cabinet meeting

Anthony Albanese says when it comes to the next leader of the Reserve Bank ‘we will make that decision as a cabinet’

The Guardian - AU

First woman to lead Reserve Bank as Lowe exit locked in

Philip Lowe will leave his post as head of the Reserve Bank, with Michele Bullock the first woman picked to lead Australia's central bank.

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Nationals accuse Labor of ‘hypocrisy’ over response to scathing APVMA report – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

The RBA wants to raise unemployment to fight inflation – but who will that hurt the most?

Groups who benefited from strong jobs growth will be the first to lose work come a recession

The Guardian - AU

Where to next for the Australian economy, the RBA – and Philip Lowe?

The Reserve Bank governor will soon find out if his term has been extended – but economic hints from major banks tell a happier story than expected

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: RBA cuts number of meetings; wastewater exposes cities’ drug habits; and an algorithm creates the ‘best’ expletive ever

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says the change will allow more time to examine key issues in detail

The Guardian - AU

RBA to cut number of meetings that set interest rates to eight a year, Philip Lowe says

Lowe’s speech may be his last as Reserve Bank governor before treasurer Jim Chalmers announces whether his term will be renewed

The Guardian - AU

Who is in the race if Jim Chalmers decides to replace Philip Lowe as RBA governor?

From Canberra insiders to an outsider described as ‘borderline brilliant’, here are the runners and riders for the Reserve Bank’s top job

The Guardian - AU

Senior Liberal backs 'poor old Philip Lowe'

Central bank governor Philip Lowe is "well qualified" to remain in the job after his term expires in September, a federal Liberal frontbencher says.

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S&P Futures Plunge Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes, China Growth Concerns Weigh on Sentiment

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are trending down -0.42% this morning as market participants assessed the latest signs of China’s faltering economic recovery while awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting minutes.

AAP

PM asserts budget created space for RBA to pause hikes

The prime minister says the federal government has done its bit to help the central bank fight inflation by banking revenue gains and controlling spending.

The Guardian - AU

Enjoy it while you can: July’s RBA rate pause is likely to be fleeting, unless a lot goes right

Inflation remains too high globally – and Australia’s may still be ‘out of whack’ by the time the board next meets in August

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: RBA warns of more rate hikes; dogs rescued from ‘horrific conditions’; and Australia records 7th-warmest June

Cash rate pauses at 4.1% but governor says further rate rises are possible depending on the economy and inflation

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Reserve Bank hits pause on interest rates

Borrowers will welcome a break from interest rate hikes as Australia's central bank opts to keep interest rates steady at 4.1 per cent.

The Guardian - AU

RBA interest rates: banks split on future rate hikes as uncertain economic outlook prompts pause

Homeowners with a mortgage will be breathing a sigh of relief after RBA paused rate rising at Tuesday’s board meeting

The Guardian - AU

Bleak outlook for first home buyers as RBA rate rises eat deeply into disposable income

Exclusive: Data shows average weekly mortgage repayments could hit $900 by the end of the year if predicted rate rises occur

The Conversation

Two more RBA rate hikes, tumbling inflation, and a high chance of recession: how our forecasting panel sees 2023-24

Of the 27 leading economists assembled by The Conversation to forecast the financial year that’s just begun, every one expects inflation to continue to fall.

AAP

Borrowers cross fingers ahead of live cash rate call

The Reserve Bank board is set to meet on Tuesday for what is likely to be another finely balanced interest rate decision in the fight against inflation.

The Guardian - AU

RBA should pause rate rises as ‘deflationary shock’ sweeps global economy, former board member says

Warwick McKibbin says Australia’s central bank has been slow to react as supply pressures from Covid and war in Ukraine abate

The Guardian - AU

RBA has more to do to curb inflation as retail and job markets still strong, economists say

Despite fastest interest rate rises in three decades, retail turnover rose in May, when experts had expected a drop

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