The Latest Breaking News from Philip Lowe

Why RBA interest rate hikes could end by September – but brace for at least one more

Tuesday’s tenth successive Reserve Bank interest rate hike is the culmination of a process that has added $1,080 to the monthly cost of payments on a $600,000 variable mortgage.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2023

‘Inflation has peaked’: RBA hikes interest rates again and signals more as economy slows

The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates for the 10th straight meeting in a row and continues to flag more hikes in a bid to curb inflation.

The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023

Australia hikes key interest rate to 3.6% to fight inflation

Australia’s central bank has increased its benchmark interest rate by another quarter-point to 3.6% as it continues trying to tame inflation

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

‘Incredibly difficult’: RBA prepares 10th straight rate hike, despite slowing economy

Struggling home owners face more bad news this week as the Reserve Bank prepares yet another hike in interest rates.

The New Daily · Mar 5, 2023

Reserve Bank's cash rate decision to dominate agenda

The Reserve Bank of Australia's March cash rate decision and a speech from the governor Philip Lowe will be the highlights of this week's economic news.

AAP · Mar 4, 2023

Inflation still the 'defining challenge' as Australia's economic activity slows

Australia has recovered better than most from the COVID pandemic. As measured by gross domestic product (GDP), the economy is now 7% larger than it was before the pandemic.

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2023

Will the Reserve Bank review achieve anything? What difference could it make to interest rates?

A government-ordered review of the Reserve Bank — the first in more than a generation — is expected to ask searching questions of our key financial institution. The leadership of the central bank, the composition of its board, missed targets and broken promises are all elements under examination.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Capping super balances is a logical fight to have in a country that prides itself on equality – but logic isn’t the default

If we can’t agree that generous tax concessions provide benefits to people who really don’t need help, while depriving the budget of funds for things we all need, things are really cooked

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2023

‘An economic fairytale’: Australia’s inflation being driven by company profits and not wages, analysis finds

Australia Institute warns of a ‘profit price spiral’ and calls for shift in RBA and government narrative towards corporations

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023

Rising interest rates may be Labor’s kryptonite – but remember it never ended up killing Superman

Are the Reserve Bank’s decisions to keep hiking the cash rate damaging the Albanese government’s economic credentials?

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023