RBA to speak ahead of crucial cash rate meeting Economists will be closely watching remarks from two senior Reserve Bank officials as expectations firm for another interest rate hike at the end of the month. AAP · Sep 13
The RBA hoped this year’s three interest rate rises would tame inflation – but nothing is going their way The breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, rising oil prices and the explosion in datacentre investment are making the central bank’s task harder The Guardian - AU · Sep 9
Australians are 'furious' about inflation: RBA deputy The Reserve Bank's deputy governor Andrew Hauser says Australians are fed up with higher living costs, and want inflation to be brought under control. AAP · Sep 8
Rise in unemployment shows jobs market softening slowly The jobs market appears to be softening with a rise in the jobless rate to 4.5 per cent, which should take pressure off the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates. AAP · Aug 19
Jobs data and a fireside chat: the economic week ahead Unemployment and wage figures are the pick of the week's economic data, while traders will tune in to a "fireside chat" with the Reserve Bank deputy governor. AAP · Aug 16
Albanese and Indonesian governments land fertiliser supply deal for farmers The federal government has secured access to 250,000 tonnes of extra urea from Indonesia for Australian farmers. The Conversation · Apr 16
RBA's stagflation nightmare: prices up, confidence down Consumer and business confidence has taken a dive following the Iran conflict, highlighting the Reserve Bank's dual fears of falling activity and rising prices. AAP · Apr 14
‘Stagflationary shock’ from Iran war a ‘nightmare’ as confidence crashes among Australian households Weakened economic activity, soaring fuel prices and rising inflation have created a horror scenario, RBA deputy governor says The Guardian - AU · Apr 14
RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted official interest rates for the second time this year as it struggles to bring inflation under control, saying inflation is “likely to remain above target for some time”. The Conversation · Mar 17
Australians hit by soaring petrol prices now face expected blow of interest rate rise Economists predict RBA board will hike cash rate to 4.1% next week as inflation climbs and energy costs surge The Guardian - AU · Mar 11
ASX edges higher on hopes of record oil reserve release Volatile oil prices continue to dictate stock market sentiment with the local bourse trading higher on hopes tapping reserves could shore up crude supply. AAP · Mar 11
Iran conflict raises spectre of triple RBA rate hike Households are being warned to brace for a second interest rate rise in as many months as three big banks react to comments from a top Reserve Bank official. AAP · Mar 11
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Middle East war set to push inflation higher than forecast, warns RBA deputy governor The Reserve Bank’s Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser says inflation in Australia looks likely to be higher than projected before the war in the Middle East broke out. The Conversation · Mar 10
Shoppers should ‘vote with their feet’ when companies are ‘taking the p’, RBA deputy says Andrew Hauser says inflationary pressures not driven by one single sector, but he understands frustration at ‘particular corporate strategies’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 22
The Guardian - AU · Feb 11 Commonwealth Bank posts record half-year cash profit as investors pile into housing market CBA shares surge by 7% after bumper $5.45bn result while data shows owner-occupiers’ share of lending has decreased in tight property market
AAP · Jan 27 Key RBA concern eases ahead of crucial inflation print An easing in capacity constraints will help soothe some worried minds at Martin Place, but hot inflation data could still force the Reserve Bank to hike rates.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20 Donald Trump trashed global economic orthodoxy. A year on, did he leave Australia a winner or loser? While tariffs have been ‘all show and no substance’, economists fear an AI investment bubble and tensions in the South China Sea, along with Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve’s independence
AAP · Nov 10, 2025 RBA bigwig reveals how economy can escape slow lane The Australian economy's spare capacity will be key to deciding how many times the Reserve Bank can cut interest rates, a senior official says.
AAP · Nov 9, 2025 Economy heads for first major test since RBA rate hold Australia's volatile unemployment rate is expected to tick back down to 4.4 per cent, which would add little urgency for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates.
AAP · Jul 30, 2025 Jigsaw coming together for further interest rate relief A soft inflation print and surprisingly strong retail sales paint a rosy picture of the Australian economy ahead of a key Reserve Bank rate meeting.
AAP · May 22, 2025 Australian firms 'upbeat' China can navigate trade war Australian firms are bullish about their opportunities in China despite global trade ructions casting doubt over economic growth, the Reserve Bank deputy says.
AAP · Mar 4, 2025 RBA deputy denies rate cut contradicted own forecasts The Reserve Bank board did not disagree with its own staff over its inflation forecast as some commentators have suggested, deputy governor Andrew Hauser says.
AAP · Mar 3, 2025 Revelations in minutes of interest rate drought breaker Minutes from the Reserve Bank meeting that finally lower interest rates shows board members responding to signals from recent trends in two key areas.
AAP · Feb 20, 2025 Hazy outlook fuels Reserve Bank caution on disinflation Caution has been urged over future cash rate changes as uncertainty looms large over global policy, the impacts of rate decisions and the labour market.
AAP · Dec 11, 2024 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.