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Alan Kohler: The Fed broke something, so the rate hikes are finished

US rate hikes only ever have a gradual impact on households, while in Australia the effect on the household sector is dramatic and immediate.

The New Daily

Sure, prices have fallen, but we have a decade of absurd growth to undo to make housing affordable

Let’s not start suggesting millennials are flush with opportunity to buy a home – little will change until wages rise faster than prices

The Guardian - AU

Inflation is too tricky and too sticky to be left to the RBA

A growing chorus of voices is sounding the alarm at relying on the central bank to solve our inflation crisis.

Crikey

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Rate rises may be dead, but contractionary monetary policy is still alive

If the pundits are right and the RBA doesn’t lift interest rates next month, it will be a big turning point for the economy.

Crikey

Michael Pascoe: Time for Baby Boomers to admit they had it much, much better than it is now

Yes, Boomers’ interest rates were higher, but the cost of housing was much, much lower and disposable income was not as low.

The New Daily

Could interest rates in Australia fall after the collapse of two US banks?

If the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) wanted an excuse to end interest rate hikes, the collapse of two US banks just gave it one.

ABC News

Higher interest rates good for the young and the poor? That’s rich!

In defending the RBA’s rate rises and saying rates were too low for too long, Adam Schwab stirred up some strong reactions in Crikey readers — as well as a federal senator.

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Alan Kohler: Paying for AUKUS? Spending like Europe means taxing like Europe

Before the next election, Treasurer Jim Chalmers must find a way to credibly restore a balanced budget. This means new and higher taxes.

The New Daily

Interest rates: How refinancing and saving are shaping up after the March hike

The Reserve Bank’s tenth interest rates hike in a row last week has sparked a flurry of fresh activity from lenders.

The New Daily

Genetic rice trials underway across the Riverina as growers look for greater yields with less water

Trials have begun to create rice varieties that don't need as much water to grow. It comes as growers question if the industry's new target can be reached in the time frame given.

ABC News

Households carry rate pain as businesses flourish

The disconnect between households worried about wages and mortgage repayments and businesses, which appear to be doing just fine, hasn't gone unnoticed.

AAP

Mortgage interest rates aren't only pressure pushing inflation higher

Letters: 'With an inevitable recession looming, why are the rates still being increased?'

Newcastle Herald

Faith in the Reserve Bank board is at an all-time Lowe

Tired solutions based on old theories no longer deliver the goods, Crikey readers say. Get with the times!

Crikey

Which banks have passed on the March RBA rate rise to mortgage borrowers? NAB kicks it off, as Westpac follows

We're in double-digit territory after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted interest rates for the 10th time since last April. Find out which major banks have responded to the RBA's March decision.

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Crikey

Higher interest rates harm the young and the poor? What self-serving tripe

Recent claims that the Reserve Bank is reckless in increasing interest rates are plain wrong. Here’s why.

Crikey

Labor won the $3m super fight. Now it can, and must, set the agenda

Labor owns the RBA’s economy, like it or not. It must make its plans explicit, and exclude the right — even if the Greens attack from the left.

The New Daily

Targeted measures can better tackle inflation, instead of lifting interest rates

Over 2022 consumer prices increased by 7.8 per cent, about three times as fast as the RBA's target range of 2 to 3 per cent for inflation.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s Reserve Bank could put King Charles on $5 banknote if future government wanted it

Documents reveal RBA would ‘consult with the government of the day’ and Peter Dutton has made clear he would support such a move

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The New Daily

Watch: Power prices to rise, Albanese to India, Bindi Irwin health battle

Watch: RBA Governor Philip Lowe indicates there may be a pause on cash rate rises on the horizon. Power prices to surge again from July. Staff refuelling

Crikey

Confused, incompetent or blithely reckless: what’s up with the RBA board?

Yesterday’s interest rate rise was further evidence the Reserve Bank of Australia is in denial about the inflation crisis.

Crikey

Suicide, charity support requests spike after ongoing RBA rate rises

As mental health and community advocates issued warnings, executives gathered at Sydney’s Hilton Hotel to field forecasts of their own.

ABC News

As crisis calls over financial distress climb, treasurer and finance minister say they know rate rises are hurting

The government acknowledges a growing number of people making financial distress calls to crisis support hotlines, as the Reserve Bank governor says the mental health concerns of Australians weighs heavily on him.

The Guardian - AU

Pause in interest rate rises is ‘closer’, RBA chief says a day after 10th straight increase

Philip Lowe delivers speech saying it will soon be time to stop and assess the impact previous rate increases have had

ABC News

RBA governor Philip Lowe says interest rate 'pause closer' with 'open mind' based on data

The Reserve Bank governor says the board is considering a pause after 10 consecutive interest rate rises, possibly as early as April, but the timing will depend on incoming economic data.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney trains delayed due to ‘communication issue’ – as it happened

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