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RBA set to hold rates steady at final meeting of 2024

No change in interest rates is anticipated at the Reserve Bank of Australia's last board meeting of the calendar year.

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Tide turns for retailers with shop tills tipped to ring

Australians have been saving what they can as living costs soar but experts expect more spending in the next 12 months, especially when interest rates are cut.

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What do the latest GDP figures tell us? That the RBA is still getting it very wrong

It’s time the reserve started undoing the damage it’s done before even public spending can’t keep the economy growing

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Interest rate cut hopes rise and Australian dollar slumps after GDP expands by a weak 0.3%

Per capita GDP continued to decline for seventh consecutive quarter as population grew, ABS data shows

The Guardian - AU

As Australian housing prices drop, first homebuyers could be in for a win. But, as always, there’s a catch

Lower house prices can have far-reaching consequences – for mortgage default rates and consumer spending

The Guardian - AU

The Reserve Bank will now have a separate board just to set interest rates. Here’s why that’s significant

On Thursday night, after a whirlwind day in Canberra, the Senate finally passed the federal government’s long-delayed amendments to the Reserve Bank Act.

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Reserve Bank dual boards finally get green light

Long-stalled Reserve Bank reforms have finally got the go-ahead, allowing the formation of separate monetary policy and governance boards.

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Top bank chief reveals why rates are still on hold

Australia's top central banker reveals why she still hasn't pulled the trigger on interest rate cuts despite similar countries already taking action.

AAP

Inflation flat at 2.1% as RBA likely to sit tight on interest rates

Prior to Wednesday’s figures, both headline and underlying inflation had retreated for five consecutive months

The Guardian - AU

Australia took its interest rate medicine – and it has poisoned our living standards

Even as we spent less, the Reserve Bank kept raising rates – and now household disposable income is back to what it was in 2015

The Guardian - AU

The Australian government will force some shops to accept cash. So who still uses it, and why?

Cash use has declined drastically across all age groups and for all products, but small pockets of resistance to digital-only payments remain

The Guardian - AU

Economists look to RBA minutes for clue on future rates

Public appearances by Reserve Bank officials will be scoured for clues to where interest rates might be heading next and how they view the economy.

AAP

Steady Australian unemployment rate makes near-term interest cut unlikely

The jobless rate in October was 4.1%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics

The Guardian - AU

It’s time for the RBA to admit its fears of a wage-price spiral were misguided – and cut interest rates

It is quite infuriating now, as we look back with total hindsight at the Reserve Bank’s concerns

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Australian shares extend losses ahead of US data

The ASX200 has fallen for the third straight session, with financials and mining stocks weighing heavily on the market.

The Guardian - AU

Australians’ wages increase faster than inflation for fourth quarter running

ABS confirms wage price index rose an annual rate of 3.5% in September quarter, bringing some relief to households battling cost of living pressures

AAP

Pay growth running faster than price rises

Workers have logged another quarter of real wage growth that, thankfully, is not strong enough to push back interest rate cuts.

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Why Interest Rates Matter: Understanding the RBA’s Impact on Your Finances

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) plays a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of the nation. By managing interest rates, it influences everything from mortgage repayments to savings returns. Understanding how these rates work and their implications for personal finances is essential for making informed financial decisions.

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Jobs market in focus as investors chew Trump triumph

Donald Trump's return is having no immediate impact on central bank inflation outlooks but domestic jobs figures could change the calculus for the RBA.

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Fatima Payman calls for Israel sanctions and divestment at Melbourne rally – as it happened

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How will Donald Trump’s victory affect Australia’s economy? Here are some clues

The biggest uncertainty – for shares, inflation and rates – is whether the president-elect acts on promises such as hefty tariffs, and how soon

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No change to RBA forecasts after Trump election

The re-election of Donald Trump as US president could have "adverse implications" for the Australian economy but it has not changed the RBA's view on inflation.

AAP

February rate cut hopes hinge on jobs market softening

The economic outlook has been downgraded as the big four banks' predictions of a February interest rate cut narrows.

The Guardian - AU

Bullock is sending a message to politicians: rate cuts or big spending promises – you can only have one

The Reserve Bank governor’s comments show she’s in no hurry to bring relief to borrowers

The Guardian - AU

Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold as Michele Bullock ducks questions on rate cut timing

RBA’s decision to leave cash rate unchanged comes as underlying inflation remains above bank’s target range

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