The Latest Breaking News from Jonathan Kearns

If interest rates rise again, it may be because inflation fears lost their anchor to reality

The issue of ‘consumer expectations’ of inflation is hotly debated by economists, and might be a key factor in the Reserve Bank’s decision

The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2023

Outgoing RBA governor Philip Lowe says tough decisions made him ‘very unpopular’

At a speech in Sydney, Philip Lowe has said some of his economic explanations ‘missed the mark’ but that media should avoid ‘clickbait’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023

No interest rates rises predicted for Philip Lowe’s final RBA board meeting

Economists say interest rate pause likely for about a year as ABS releases weaker-than-expected economic data

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023

Hold or hike? Economists divided on whether RBA will raise interest rates for 11th consecutive time

Mixed data and international developments leave monetary experts unclear on Reserve Bank’s cash rate decision for April

The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2023

‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: why the RBA is under review – and what happens next?

Explainer: Report’s recommendations on the central bank are due out this month. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

Banks stronger now than in GFC: RBA

A senior RBA official says the financial system would have been in strife during the COVID-19 pandemic if it were still as fragile as in 2007.

AAP · Nov 30, 2022

Bad to worse for first-home buyers, despite property price plunge

First-home buyer optimism about falling property prices has been short lived, with data showing rising rates are hitting hard.

The New Daily · Sep 19, 2022

Rate hikes could help home buyers: RBA

Rising interest rates are a double-edged sword for home buyers as they reduce borrowing capacity but also drive prices down, the RBA says.

AAP · Sep 19, 2022

Houses to be hit harder than flats by price falls, RBA says

Head of domestic markets says rate rises will depress commercial and residential property prices but wider risks appear contained

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2022