Rates stay on hold and hope for February cut revived Long-awaited mortgage relief looks closer as the central bank takes another interest rate hike off the table and lays the groundwork for future cuts. AAP · Dec 9, 2024
US recession fears 'nail in coffin' for RBA hike chance Concerns about the state of the United States economy will add to the case for no change at an upcoming central bank interest rate meeting, economists say. AAP · Aug 5, 2024
Australia to dodge United States' inflation uptick Australia is unlikely to experience the same inflation upturn troubling the United States, though not all economists agree Australia is better off. AAP · Apr 15, 2024
Home price upswing not 'typical recipe' for rate cuts Confidence may be returning to the housing market due to rate cut speculation but one economist says rising home values could keep the Reserve Bank wary. AAP · Mar 4, 2024
'Nothing's in, nothing's out': RBA keeps options open The Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold this month but needs to be convinced it's done enough on inflation before considering cuts to the key cash rate. AAP · Feb 5, 2024
Business profits rebound in December quarter Australian company profits have bounced back after dropping off steeply last quarter, with business inventories returning a softer-than-expected result. AAP · Feb 27, 2023
All eyes on last cash rate call for 2022 The Reserve Bank board will meet for its December cash rate decision next week and Australia's economic growth for the third quarter will be revealed. AAP · Dec 3, 2022
Labour shortage threatens Australia’s post-pandemic resurgence Unemployment has hit a near 50-year low but companies are struggling to find workers Financial Times · Jul 19, 2022