Bank heads to open up before 'urgent' rate cut talks Surprising unemployment data has many expecting interest rates are in for another trim, with two key figures in that decision set to give their reaction. AAP · Oct 19, 2025
Blow for borrowers as Reserve Bank curbs rate-cut hopes Crucial economic data in coming weeks could determine when mortgage holders can expect more interest rate relief, the Reserve Bank board says. AAP · Oct 13, 2025
Reserve Bank to lay out reasons for not cutting rates Australia's central bank will reveal what went on behind closed doors when it decided to keep the cash rate on hold, while key job figures are due for release. AAP · Oct 12, 2025
Shaving red tape, inflation key to economic growth The economy is in a "good spot" but one sector is proving more stubborn than expected, the boss of the Reserve Bank says. AAP · Oct 10, 2025
Consumer confidence survey to signpost spending outlook Australian households have been steadily gaining in confidence and fresh sentiment surveys could signal further growth in spending. AAP · Oct 5, 2025
The RBA seems unlikely to do another rate cut – meaning they’re betting the economy is better than the data says Michele Bullock doesn’t think our current cash rate is ‘very restrictive’. Do the figures back her up? The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2025
The RBA dithers on its next interest rate cut – but it’s not the political flashpoint it once was Despite signs of rising prices, economists believe the Reserve Bank’s choice is still when, not whether, to cut rates further The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2025
RBA stands pat on interest rates as hopes dim for future cuts The Reserve Bank kept the cash rate steady at 3.6% at today’s meeting. In its post-meeting statement, the central bank said the monetary policy board The Conversation · Sep 30, 2025
RBA boss takes swipe at queries on card surcharges A frustrated central bank chief has hit back at suggestions consumers could be worse off as a result of the Reserve Bank's efforts to curb card surcharges. AAP · Sep 22, 2025
RBA boss optimistic on inflation but fears correction Markets could be underpricing geopolitical risks, potentially threatening Australia's financial stability, the Reserve Bank of Australia fears. AAP · Sep 21, 2025
Inflation fading but rate cut doubtful at least for now RBA boss Michele Bullock will face questions from federal MPs on the timing of interest rate decisions ahead of key economic data releases. AAP · Sep 21, 2025
Growth figures, business data to dominate forecasts Unexpected economic growth will be closely watched for any hints of a cut to interest rates, ahead of key business and consumer confidence numbers AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has signalled there might not be many more interest rate cuts to come after surprisingly strong economic growth. AAP · Sep 3, 2025
Nation's economic pulse check dominates data-heavy week Australia's weak private sector could dampen the nation's economic recovery and cause GDP growth to undershoot the Reserve Bank's forecasts. AAP · Aug 31, 2025
AAP · Aug 27, 2025 Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board Hopes of a rate cut have slipped after a shock surge in inflation, but it's not off the cards yet with more data to come before the next Reserve Bank meeting.
AAP · Aug 24, 2025 Inflation update to shape further rate cut expectations A particularly weak inflation print on Wednesday could raise hopes for a back-to-back Reserve Bank interest rate cut next month.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2025 Australia’s women remain an untapped resource in the hunt for productivity Female empowerment is more than just ‘nice to have’, as I was once told in the halls of parliament. It’s good economic policy
AAP · Aug 18, 2025 Trade and skills under spotlight in 'promising' talks The treasurer has sung the praises of the government's long-awaited roundtable after hours of discussions on productivity, trade and technology.
AAP · Aug 13, 2025 Jobless fall gives RBA room before next rate cut The unemployment rate slid to 4.2 per cent in July, partly because of an unwinding from an earlier, outsized jump, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reports.
AAP · Aug 12, 2025 Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA Strong annual growth in wages will be noted by the Reserve Bank as it collates data leading up to its next decision on whether to cut interest rates.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025 Three more interest rate cuts may be on the way. But when is increasingly looking like anyone’s guess The prospect of lower rates is good news, but Michele Bullock’s vision for the future appears blurrier
The Conversation · Aug 12, 2025 The RBA has cut rates for the third time this year. More relief may be on the way The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered the official interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.60% at its meeting today, marking the third cut this year. The move follows reductions in February and May, and comes after a pause in July that surprised analysts and upset mortgage holders.
AAP · Aug 12, 2025 Productivity a tough puzzle for central bank boffins The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a pessimistic assessment of Australia's productivity potential, ahead of the government's economic roundtable.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025 Relief for borrowers as Reserve Bank cuts cash rate to 3.6% – and flags potential for two or three more RBA also warns of ‘persistently’ lower productivity growth than previously expected as it reveals interest rate decision
AAP · Aug 11, 2025 Rates cut but borrowers told not to bank on more relief The cash rate has been cut to its lowest level in more than two years, as the Reserve Bank resisted the temptation to wrong-foot analysts twice in two months.