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Jobs market in focus as investors chew Trump triumph

Donald Trump's return is having no immediate impact on central bank inflation outlooks but domestic jobs figures could change the calculus for the RBA.

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Fatima Payman calls for Israel sanctions and divestment at Melbourne rally – as it happened

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How will Donald Trump’s victory affect Australia’s economy? Here are some clues

The biggest uncertainty – for shares, inflation and rates – is whether the president-elect acts on promises such as hefty tariffs, and how soon

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No change to RBA forecasts after Trump election

The re-election of Donald Trump as US president could have "adverse implications" for the Australian economy but it has not changed the RBA's view on inflation.

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February rate cut hopes hinge on jobs market softening

The economic outlook has been downgraded as the big four banks' predictions of a February interest rate cut narrows.

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Bullock is sending a message to politicians: rate cuts or big spending promises – you can only have one

The Reserve Bank governor’s comments show she’s in no hurry to bring relief to borrowers

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Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold as Michele Bullock ducks questions on rate cut timing

RBA’s decision to leave cash rate unchanged comes as underlying inflation remains above bank’s target range

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US polls, RBA decision weigh on Australian shares

The ASX200 has ended 0.4 per cent lower with financials and consumer stocks among the major losers.

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Watt confirms Labor considering releasing sealed section of robodebt report – as it happened

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RBA resists taking a punt on Melbourne Cup day rate cut

The Reserve Bank has not gambled on a Melbourne Cup rate reduction, with punters left to ponder whether borrowers will receive a windfall before Christmas.

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Independent MPs cancel airline VIP memberships – as it happened

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Albanese pledges permanent free Tafe places – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

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RBA tipped to keep rates steady for 12th straight month

Interest rates have been kept on hold for almost a year and are broadly expected to stay there until cuts start in early 2025, provided inflation keeps easing.

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Household spending 'surprisingly soft' despite tax cuts

Australians are still watching their pennies even as consumers report more confidence in the future state of their finances.

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Labor’s actions to lower inflation have worked – so why is the RBA unlikely to cut interest rates next week?

Without the energy rebates, electricity prices would have fallen over the past year by 2.7% instead of 15.8%

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The RBA will likely hold interest rates – but are its calculations at risk of being overtaken by US election chaos?

The first polls will be opening in the US not long after the RBA’s board meeting wraps up next Tuesday

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Australian shares lower as rate drop hopes pushed back

The ASX200 finished 0.8 per cent lower after a fall in headline inflation to within the Reserve Bank's target range failed to impress investors.

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Australia’s annual inflation sinks to 2.8%, the lowest rate in more than three years, increasing chance of rate relief

Electricity prices fell by 17.3% in the latest quarter, while automotive fuel also fell 6.7%, increasing the chance of near-term interest rate reductions

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Attorney general considering releasing full robodebt report – As it happened

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Australia's inflation down, but not out

There were few surprises in the inflation read-out, with economists broadly of the view underlying price pressures should keep the cash rate on hold until 2025.

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Inflation readout make or break for 2024 rate cut

Important pieces of the economic puzzle will fall into place this week, starting with inflation and then spending data.

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Inflation may be about to hit a three-year low. Does that mean the cost-of-living crisis is over?

Not really, because CPI is just one factor. A better measure of how we’re faring is household disposable income

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WiseTech shares surge after CEO stands down – as it happened

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Australia’s unemployment figures are a reason for joy – even if it means waiting for the next interest rate cut

I am not going to be sad if more people having a job means I’ll have to wait a few more months before my mortgage repayments drop

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Reserve Bank's views on hot jobs market to be canvassed

A speech by the Reserve Bank of Australia's deputy governor will draw careful scrutiny amid hopes a long-awaited rates cut could be brought forward.

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