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Reserve Bank interest rate pause welcomed by mortgage borrowers as Lifeline prepares to meet with governor Philip Lowe

After 10 consecutive rises, the Reserve Bank has pumped the brakes on interest rates — much to the relief of mortgage borrowers and Lifeline, which has seen more first-time home owners suffering financial distress.

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The RBA has paused its record run of interest rate hikes. Relief may only be temporary

Rising rents and energy prices, as well as stagnant wages, lead many economists to predict the rate is yet to peak

The Guardian - AU

‘Pause doesn’t mean peak’: The RBA has stopped hiking rates – but will the mortgage reprieve last?

Millions of Australian homeowners were spared another increase in their mortgage bills on Tuesday when the RBA paused interest rates.

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Reserve Bank interest rate pause does little for people struggling with cost of living pressures

The RBA has paused the cash rate, but businesses and home owners say that will not bring any immediate relief from cost of living pressures.

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Sure, the RBA froze interest rates this time, but there's plenty of pain to come

Australia’s Reserve Bank has hit pause on interest rates after ten successive hikes, but for many Australians, the pain it has inflicted is about to begin.

The Conversation

‘Relief’ for home owners as RBA pauses rates for first time in 10 meetings

The Reserve Bank has hit the pause button on its record breaking run of interest rates hikes in April, delivering relief to home owners.

The New Daily

RBA hits pause on official interest rate at 3.6% but says further rises may be needed

Cash rate on hold as the Reserve Bank indicates it will monitor state of economy and the outlook before lifting borrowing costs further

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RBA keeps rates on pause but more hikes not ruled out

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered welcome interest rate relief to mortgage holders and kept the cash rate on hold this month.

AAP

Mortgage reprieve: Reserve Bank hits pause on interest rates as economy slows

Interest rates have been put on hold for the first time in almost a year, delivering a reprieve to mortgage holders amid a slowing economy.

The New Daily

RBA leaves interest rates on hold as it waits to see impact of previous increases

The Reserve Bank gives mortgage borrowers a reprieve, at least temporarily, by leaving interest rates on hold at Tuesday's board meeting.

ABC News

RBA grants Easter treat with a pause on interest rate rises

Interest rates have been on the rise since May last year.

Newcastle Herald

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Reserve Bank flags 'further tightening' to tame inflation after leaving interest rates on hold at 3.6pc, ASX closes higher

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold at 3.6 per cent, but says some further tightening of monetary policy may be needed, while the Australian share market hit a fresh three-week high.

ABC News

Morning Mail: RBA interest rates decision due, Trump lands in New York, super explained in coffee

Former US president prepares to face court; Guardian Essential poll shows voters back capping power prices, lifting wages and cheaper childcare

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Hold or hike? Economists divided on whether RBA will raise interest rates for 11th consecutive time

Mixed data and international developments leave monetary experts unclear on Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision for April

The New Daily

A typical income equals mortgage stress as property prices rebound

Australians earning average incomes are now unable to afford houses in capital cities without immediately being thrown into mortgage stress.

The New Daily

Will the RBA boost the pain factor? Analysts split on chances of a further rate hike

Mortgage holders will be holding their breath this week as the Reserve Bank mulls whether inflict a further rate rise on home owners in its April cash

AAP

Hope builds for possible end to interest rate hikes

The Reserve Bank will be hogging the limelight this week with a nail-biter cash rate call and a public appearance from the governor Philip Lowe.

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The Guardian - AU

‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: why the RBA is under review – and what happens next?

Explainer: Report’s recommendations on the central bank are due out this month. Here’s what you need to know

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: RBA has already made the case for stopping its rate rises

The Reserve Bank board minutes released on March 21 made a show of officially agreeing “to reconsider the case for a pause at the following meeting,

The New Daily

Lenders cut fixed rates as Reserve Bank decision looms

More than 10 lenders have cut fixed interest rates in the past 10 days, with ING moving to slash its offerings ahead of the Reserve Bank's next interest

ABC News

Treasurer Jim Chalmers backs lift in pay rates ahead of minimum wage review, as unions push for pay rise to match inflation

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a coming minimum wage review should not allow the lowest-paid workers to fall further behind, saying minimum wage earners are not driving inflation.

The New Daily

Legislative changes could be coming to RBA: Treasurer

The Reserve Bank could be facing legislative changes under a review, due to be handed to Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Friday.

ABC News

The Reserve Bank doesn't need an overhaul, Australia needs fairer policies, says former governor

Former governor Bernie Fraser says the Reserve Bank of Australia's attempt to improve the welfare of all Australians has been undermined by decades of neoliberalism.

The New Daily

ACTU calls for ‘survival increase’ in wages of 7 per cent

Australian unions are pushing for a "survival increase" in the minimum wage as inflation and the cost of living crush lowest-paid workers.

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