The Latest Breaking News from Adam Boyton

Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story

The Australian Bureau of Statistics will this week release inflation and employment figures for May and a senior Reserve Bank official will speak.

AAP · Jun 21

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Traders and economists expect the central bank to raise interest rates for a third straight meeting but high uncertainty could result in another split decision.

AAP · May 3

Big four banks predict three consecutive RBA rate hikes

The Middle East conflict could prompt the Aussie dollar to plummet and the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates to 15-year highs in 2026, analysts say.

AAP · Mar 12

Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts

The Australian economy is barely growing as higher borrowing costs and inflation keep a lid on household consumption.

AAP · Sep 3, 2024

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".

AAP · Aug 5, 2024

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.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

Households keep falling behind as rate increases bite

Most borrowers are adapting to tough financial conditions but the number of people in hardship or struggling to meet repayments is growing.

AAP · Jun 11, 2024

Rates on hold but RBA 'not ruling anything in or out'

Interest rates have been left steady for another meeting and the Reserve Bank has kept its options wide open when it comes to future moves.

AAP · Mar 18, 2024

Rates probably on hold but all eyes on RBA governor

More interest rate hikes are broadly off the table but the Reserve Bank governor is likely to keep her options open in a big week of public appearances.

AAP · Feb 4, 2024

Labor says it’s looking for ways to ease cost-of-living pressures. Just don’t mention the stage-three tax cuts

The cuts are already baked into the RBA’s forecasts and economists say there is little point looking at alternatives

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2024