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Thought we were on track for a rate cut? For now, the RBA says it’s time to come back to earth

RBA governor Michele Bullock wants to make Australian inflation is truly under control before releasing the handbrake on interest rates

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RBA trims inflation & growth outlook, warns of high demand

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has revised down its inflation and growth forecasts while cautioning that demand in the country remains too high.

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Australia's Central Bank Dismisses Taylor Swift Inflation Concerns

The Reserve Bank of Australia dismisses concerns of Taylor Swift inflation after a surge in consumer spending following the pop star's recent concert tour ...

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RBA Monitored Amid Rising US Bond Yields in Asia

Stay updated with the RBA's actions as the surge in US bond yields threatens the Asian markets. Gain insights on the latest market developments.

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Afternoon Update: Coalition to back stage-three changes; boy charged with murder of Queensland grandmother; and man scales 55-storey Melbourne tower

Peter Dutton says the Coalition will not stand in the way of Labor’s stage-three tax cut changes

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Dollar steady, Aussie rises on potential rate hike prospects

The US dollar remains stable while the Australian dollar gains strength on the potential for a rate hike, providing useful information for forex traders.

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Confidence grows in Newcastle property market amid predictions of rate cut

'A lot of buyer and sellers were sitting on their hands'.

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Timeline of Australian Interest Rate Changes Since 1990

This timeline explores the changes in Australian interest rates since 1990, offering insights into the country's economic landscape over the years.

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Australia's Central Bank Holds Rates, Warns of Possible Hike

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep interest rates on hold but cautions that the possibility of a future rate hike remains on the table.

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RBA leaves official interest rate on hold fuelling hopes mortgage repayment pain has peaked

Reserve Bank leaves cash rate at 4.35% at its first board meeting of 2024 in a move that was widely anticipated by economists as inflation eases

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'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.

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Rates probably on hold but all eyes on RBA governor

More interest rate hikes are broadly off the table but the Reserve Bank governor is likely to keep her options open in a big week of public appearances.

AAP

Home lending sinks but a stronger 2024 on the horizon

New home loan activity has dipped after a promising few months but improving economic conditions should pave the way for a better 2024.

AAP

Central Banks Shift Policy: Rate Cuts on the Horizon

Learn why big central banks around the world are shifting their policies towards rate cuts and how this decision may impact the global economy.

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Australian inflation is under control – now it’s time to worry about the economic health of households

We might be safe from further interest rate rises but most Australians are still doing it tough and keeping their purses closed

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Afternoon Update: inflation falls to two-year low; Iran on alert for US response; and Melbourne’s new poo museum

Attention turns to if and when the RBA will begin cutting interest rates if it becomes confident inflation will drop to its 2-3% target range

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Australia's Q4 Inflation Slows, Nearing Rate Cut Consideration

Australia's Q4 inflation has slowed to a two-year low, increasing the likelihood of rate cuts. The sluggish inflation reflects slowing economic growth.

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PM open to crossbench talks on tax cut changes

As the Greens urge further changes to stage three tax cuts, the prime minister says he is open to negotiations to ensure their passage through parliament.

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Treasury estimated stage-three tax cut changes would add 0.1 percentage point to inflation

RBA hasn’t modelled whether Albanese government’s redistribution of tax cuts could add to inflation, but isn’t expected to adjust its forecasts

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Queensland residents brace for cyclone – as it happened

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Stage-three tax cut changes will have minimal effect on inflation, economists predict

Banks say tax tweaks approved by Anthony Albanese’s cabinet may slow pace of RBA interest rate cuts and further reforms are needed to fill budget shortfalls

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Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses

Though the jobless rate has held steady, thousands of Australians lost their jobs in December with many entering part-time and insecure work.

The Guardian - AU

Australia sheds 65,000 jobs in December but unemployment rate remains at 3.9%

ABS figures show a steep drop in the participation rate from a revised record 67.3% in November to 66.8% in December

The Guardian - AU

Neither a pandemic nor interest rate rises: can anything dent the Australian housing market?

The entire political focus over the past 40 years has been to keep house prices from falling, or even abating

The Guardian - AU

Labor says it’s looking for ways to ease cost-of-living pressures. Just don’t mention the stage-three tax cuts

The cuts are already baked into the RBA’s forecasts and economists say there is little point looking at alternatives

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