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Interest rates could fall by Christmas

A shocking day on the stock market has stoked fears of a US recession (though Australian rate cuts could be the silver lining), and crossbenchers are mad about the government’s proposed gambling ads policy.

RBA governor warns rate cuts not on near-term agenda

RBA governor warns rate cuts not on near-term agenda

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates steady and tempered expectations of imminent cuts, warning inflation remains "too high".

To hike or to hold? The case for each as RBA weighs interest rate decision

To hike or to hold? The case for each as RBA weighs interest rate decision

Inflation has been stubborn but the Reserve Bank has much to consider for its cash rate announcement at 2.30pm on Tuesday

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US recession fears 'nail in coffin' for RBA hike chance

Concerns about the state of the United States economy will add to the case for no change at an upcoming central bank interest rate meeting, economists say.

The greatest threat to Australia’s social cohesion? The Reserve Bank

The Reserve Bank has been the biggest driver of economic insecurity over the past two years and thus the biggest threat to social cohesion.

Albo puts truth-telling in doubt

Labor’s commitment to a Makarrata commission on First Nations truth-telling is on shaky ground, and the ASX is set for its worst day in two years.

Rates likely on hold with Reserve Bank coy on next move

The August interest rate meeting will dominate the week's economic agenda, with the Reserve Bank tipped to leave rates unchanged.

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Inflation rises to 3.8% amid hopes the RBA will hold off hiking interest rates again

Inflation rises to 3.8% amid hopes the RBA will hold off hiking interest rates again

Australia’s consumer price index rose in the June quarter in line with economists’ forecasts

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Door swings shut on rate rise following inflation data

Door swings shut on rate rise following inflation data

Australia's inflation rate has clocked its first annual increase in 18 months but borrowers can breath easy as it was unlikely to trigger another rate hike.

Australia’s inflation rise could light the fuse on an early election

Australia’s inflation rise could light the fuse on an early election

The government’s popularity may pivot on Wednesday’s CPI figures and a pre-Christmas poll would be a prospect if it viewed the RBA’s job was done

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Why the RBA is highly unlikely to lift interest rates next week, even as inflation climbs

Why the RBA is highly unlikely to lift interest rates next week, even as inflation climbs

The inflation figure due to be released today is different than most. It’s focusing the minds of politicians as well as economists.

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There’s a huge amount riding on the latest inflation figures. Here’s why

There’s a huge amount riding on the latest inflation figures. Here’s why

The big four banks predict interest rates to be cut, but the RBA may have other ideas

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Pivotal inflation print to set scene for rates call

Pivotal inflation print to set scene for rates call

Eyes will be fixed on quarterly inflation data which could land hot enough to trigger a rate hike at a time when other advanced economies are talking cuts.

Mortgage stress rose in June with 1m Australian households ‘extremely at risk’, report says

Mortgage stress rose in June with 1m Australian households ‘extremely at risk’, report says

RoyMorgan report says stage-three tax cuts should ease burden unless jobs market falters or Reserve Bank raises interest rates again

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Hints on state of economy as cost relief kicks in

Business sector data will offer insights on the health of Australia's economy in the weeks since tax breaks and other cost-of-living support came into effect.

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Australia’s unemployment rate inches higher to 4.1% in June making a rate cut less likely

Jobless figure up from 4% in May, despite 50,100 new roles being created across the economy, raising prospect of higher RBA interest rates

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Australian workers’ living standards have been destroyed – and there is little good news ahead

While interest rates may have peaked, the labour market is fragile and the economy is set to slow even further

RBA to get jobs piece of the puzzle ahead of rates call

Australia's labour market is slowly softening and the Reserve Bank will be watching this week's labour force data for further confirmation of this trend.

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Australian dollar set to rise into 2025, experts say

With the US Federal Reserve now seen as likely to aggressively cut interest rates in 2024, the Australian dollar could reach 70 US cents.

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Low inflation targeting is such a dubious idea. Why did the Reserve Bank adopt it in the first place?

As we struggle with higher interest rates and unemployment, this is the price we have to pay to restore the ‘credibility’ of the RBA

Aust shares drop again as Reserve Bank talks rate hikes

The ASX200 fell 0.4 per cent after Reserve Bank minutes indicated that a central bank's August meeting would be "live," with a chance for a rate hike.

'No smoking gun' to hike rates though prices risks lurk

The path to beat inflation without tanking the economy is getting narrower, the Reserve Bank of Australia confirmed in minutes from its last meeting.

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Sam Mostyn sworn in as governor general – as it happened

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Fatima Payman admits she ‘upset a few colleagues’ by crossing the floor – as it happened

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Can Australia’s borrowers dodge another interest rate hike? We’ll know more soon

May’s inflation figures sent alarm bells ringing that the RBA would hike rates. But technically we are still on track for the central bank’s target

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