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Upturn or uncertainty: decoding Australia’s 2024 economy and what it means for you next year

Despite jobs growing and interest rates tipped to drop, a variety of factors mean the economy could be tested soon

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RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

The Reserve Bank's interest rate settings are appropriate but the battle against inflation is not yet won, a check-up of Australia's economic health has found.

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Watching for doves in Reserve Bank's Christmas reveal

A dovish tilt was detected in the Reserve Bank's last post-meeting comments, so traders will hope for more traces of an upcoming rate cut in its board minutes.

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Five things Myefo tells us about the state of the Australian economy

The economy’s rebound won’t be as strong as anticipated and more government rebates seem to be pencilled for the coming year

The Guardian - AU

Chalmers unveils new look Reserve Bank, with women in the majority on both its boards

A person with long experience in the financial services sector, Marnie Baker, and a distinguished academic economist, Renée Fry-McKibbin, have been appointed to serve on the Reserve Bank’s new monetary policy board:

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Jim Chalmers reveals two appointments to Reserve Bank’s new board tasked with setting interest rates

Renée Fry-McKibbin and Marnie Baker will sit on the RBA’s new board, which follows the government’s reform of the central bank

The Guardian - AU

The women who could soon influence your mortgage

Two new faces will serve on the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-setting board, with the government defying calls from the coalition for continuity.

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Mining export slump puts federal budget in the doldrums

Economic headwinds from China has sparked a major downgrade to Australia's budget position, limiting the government's ability to support struggling households.

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How China uncertainty could push back RBA rate cut

Unexpected jobs figures have diminished hopes of an interest rate cut in February but favourable inflation data could put lower mortgage costs back on the menu.

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Early rates cut all but dashed as unemployment dips

Australia's unemployment rate has unexpectedly fallen to 3.9 per cent, bolstering the argument for the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep rates on hold.

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Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come has visited the RBA deputy, revealing little chance of the global economy plunging into another Depression.

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Interest rate relief edges closer as RBA changes tune

Australia's central bank is sounding more confident it can beat inflation in welcome signs for mortgage-holders, home-buyers and the federal government.

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Michele Bullock’s ‘wild ride’ at the RBA could spell trouble for Labor if interest rate cuts aren’t on the way

Growth has slowed but employment is up – could the new year bring mortgage repayment relief?

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Afternoon Update: Dutton under fire over First Nations flags pledge; no RBA rate cut; and the murky waters of Facebook Marketplace

Opposition leader criticised over record on Indigenous issues and accused of ‘partisan games’ after Melbourne synagogue arson attack

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Hopes for a future rate cut improve but RBA leaves interest rates on hold for now

Reserve Bank leaves cash rate at 4.35% for ninth consecutive meeting

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Australian shares slip as banks count cost, miners gain

The ASX200 finished down a third of a per cent, despite the mining sector posting its best performance in more than two years.

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Rates stay on hold and hope for February cut revived

Long-awaited mortgage relief looks closer as the central bank takes another interest rate hike off the table and lays the groundwork for future cuts.

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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

The Guardian - AU

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

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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.

AAP

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.

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