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Australia's Reserve Bank has got a lot right, but there's still a case for an inquiry

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is about to commission an independent review of the Reserve Bank of Australia. Refreshingly, his election promise was bipartisan – both sides of politics want it.

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OECD warns RBA may go harder on rates

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has warned the Reserve Bank of Australia may need to go harder on interest rates to contain inflation.

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RBA hike due to ‘significant’ inflation

The Reserve Bank of Australia board has raised the cash rate to 0.85 per cent from 0.35 per cent in the face of higher-than-expected inflation.

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RBA hike due to 'significant' inflation

The Reserve Bank of Australia board has raised the cash rate to 0.85 per cent from 0.35 per cent in the face of higher-than-expected inflation.

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Rate spike 'difficult news' for households

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the 50 basis point increase in the cash rate by the Reserve Bank of Australia will be difficult news for households.

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RBA to at least match May cash rate rise

The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to lift the cash interest rate for the second month in a row after its board meets on Tuesday.

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Reserve Bank set to raise cash rate again

The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to raise the cash rate for a second consecutive month, although there is debate how big that increase will be.

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Chalmers meets with RBA boss, regulators

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has had discussions with Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe and other regulators as he comes to grips with his new role.

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At 3.9%, Australia's unemployment rate now officially begins with '3'. What's next?

Early in the election campaign, on April 14, we learned that Australia’s unemployment rate had slipped below 4% in March, to 3.95% – the lowest rate in 48 years.

The Conversation

Rates, inflation to take edge off growth

New data suggests the sharp rise in inflation and an expected rapid rise in interest rates will take the edge off Australia's economic expansion.

AAP

Wage growth likely lagging living costs

New figures are likely to show wages were growing at an annual rate of 2.5 per cent as of the March quarter, less than half the rate of inflation.

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RBA contemplated larger cash rate hike

The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia's May board meeting show there was concern among board members about waiting to raise the cash rate.

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Confidence down as living pressures mount

The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index has fallen for a fourth straight week to its lowest level since mid-August 2020.

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Morrison scoffs at suggestion of recession

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected any suggestion Australia faces a recession given the unemployment rate is set to fall below four per cent.

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New regulations coming to payment systems

The government is developing a new framework for regulating payment platforms, Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Michele Bullock says.

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Markets turmoil and interest rate rises: the economic challenges facing Australia after the election

Soaring energy costs, stagflation fears and calls for higher wages are just some of the bumps in the road awaiting a new or returned government

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Spending up in March quarter despite COVID

Retail spending grew 1.2 per cent in the March quarter to a record $93.2 billion, to be 4.9 per cent higher than a year earlier.

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Confidence down again post-RBA rate hike

Consumer confidence has fallen for a fourth consecutive week, the latest small decline coming after last week’s official interest rate rise.

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Many struggled even before rate increase

A new survey has found almost one-in-three borrowers were struggling to make ends meet even before the Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate last week.

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Petrol prices up again despite tax support

Petrol prices are continuing to climb across Australia, with some cities paying more than 180 cents a litre as global factors undermine the cut in fuel excise.

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ACTU ups wage claim on inflation jump

The ACTU has revised up its minimum wage claim to 5.5 per cent after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its inflation forecasts.

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RBA to do what it takes to fight inflation

The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned that rising interest rates and prices are expected to weigh on household budgets.

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RBA sets scene for steady rise in rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia has jacked up its inflation forecasts, indicating there will be a steady rise in interest rates for the rest of this year.

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Services grow despite sector difficulties

Australia’s services sector grew in April, despite difficulties finding staff and rising cost pressures, but demand may slow as interest rates rise.

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Interest Rates Just Rose So What Does This Mean For Your Money, Rent & ‘Ability’ To Buy A Home?

The interest rate in Australia just rose for the first time in a decade. What does this mean for cost of living, rent and first home buyers?

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