The Latest Breaking News from Reserve Bank

Economics is a dark art at the best of times, but with so many balls in the air, few things are a given.

The rising cost of living is biting businesses and households around the world. Editors from across The Conversation’s international network have asked local academic experts to explain how their countries and regions are tackling this issue, as well as the 2023 outlook for prices and interest rates where they live.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has been careful not to lock itself into a set pathway for cash rate decisions in 2023.

Insights into the Reserve Bank's latest decision to hike rates will likely be scrutinised as economists attempt to gauge the timing of further rises in 2023.

Australian home owners are spending more of their income on mortgage repayments, and the pain is only set to worsen. Experts say some could be forced to sell.

With interest rates rising and property prices falling, it's becoming harder to access housing finance, but analysts say some suburbs still have bright prospects next year.

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe says he has no plans to resign when his term is up next September.

Cheaper petrol and public transport will be phased out next year as Jacinda Ardern's government begins the task of fiscal repair.

When dealing with business lobbyists, one must start with the assumption that they are not telling the truth.