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Afternoon Update: RBA cuts number of meetings; wastewater exposes cities’ drug habits; and an algorithm creates the ‘best’ expletive ever

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says the change will allow more time to examine key issues in detail

The Guardian - AU

RBA to cut number of meetings that set interest rates to eight a year, Philip Lowe says

Lowe’s speech may be his last as Reserve Bank governor before treasurer Jim Chalmers announces whether his term will be renewed

The Guardian - AU

Who is in the race if Jim Chalmers decides to replace Philip Lowe as RBA governor?

From Canberra insiders to an outsider described as ‘borderline brilliant’, here are the runners and riders for the Reserve Bank’s top job

The Guardian - AU

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Senior Liberal backs 'poor old Philip Lowe'

Central bank governor Philip Lowe is "well qualified" to remain in the job after his term expires in September, a federal Liberal frontbencher says.

AAP

S&P Futures Plunge Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes, China Growth Concerns Weigh on Sentiment

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are trending down -0.42% this morning as market participants assessed the latest signs of China’s faltering economic recovery while awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting minutes.

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PM asserts budget created space for RBA to pause hikes

The prime minister says the federal government has done its bit to help the central bank fight inflation by banking revenue gains and controlling spending.

AAP

Enjoy it while you can: July’s RBA rate pause is likely to be fleeting, unless a lot goes right

Inflation remains too high globally – and Australia’s may still be ‘out of whack’ by the time the board next meets in August

The Guardian - AU

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Afternoon Update: RBA warns of more rate hikes; dogs rescued from ‘horrific conditions’; and Australia records 7th-warmest June

Cash rate pauses at 4.1% but governor says further rate rises are possible depending on the economy and inflation

The Guardian - AU

Reserve Bank hits pause on interest rates

Borrowers will welcome a break from interest rate hikes as Australia's central bank opts to keep interest rates steady at 4.1 per cent.

AAP

RBA interest rates: banks split on future rate hikes as uncertain economic outlook prompts pause

Homeowners with a mortgage will be breathing a sigh of relief after RBA paused rate rising at Tuesday’s board meeting

The Guardian - AU

Bleak outlook for first home buyers as RBA rate rises eat deeply into disposable income

Exclusive: Data shows average weekly mortgage repayments could hit $900 by the end of the year if predicted rate rises occur

The Guardian - AU

Two more RBA rate hikes, tumbling inflation, and a high chance of recession: how our forecasting panel sees 2023-24

Of the 27 leading economists assembled by The Conversation to forecast the financial year that’s just begun, every one expects inflation to continue to fall.

The Conversation

Borrowers cross fingers ahead of live cash rate call

The Reserve Bank board is set to meet on Tuesday for what is likely to be another finely balanced interest rate decision in the fight against inflation.

AAP

RBA should pause rate rises as ‘deflationary shock’ sweeps global economy, former board member says

Warwick McKibbin says Australia’s central bank has been slow to react as supply pressures from Covid and war in Ukraine abate

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RBA has more to do to curb inflation as retail and job markets still strong, economists say

Despite fastest interest rate rises in three decades, retail turnover rose in May, when experts had expected a drop

AAP

Retail trade beats forecast as sales lure in shoppers

Retail turnover has risen by a stronger-than-expected 0.7 per cent in May as cash-strapped consumers take advantage of sales.

The Guardian - AU

Inflation retreated in May to 5.6%, easing fears RBA will again raise interest rates

Consumer price index fell in May from 6.5% in April showing further signs that the worst of inflation may be over

The Guardian - AU

Why the last mile on the road to low inflation may yet prove to be the toughest

While inflation may have peaked in 2022, households and firms are getting more used to it, making it harder to dislodge

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The Guardian - AU

Forced property sales on the rise in outer Sydney as interest rate hikes start to bite

Domain data shows distressed listings as a share of the national market remain low but there’s been an uptick in outer suburban pockets

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Titan sub oxygen could run out tonight; Australia issues Twitter warning; and ABC ratings tank

The Titan sub could run out of oxygen tonight and Australia issues a warning to Twitter amid rise in online hate

The Guardian - AU

Why does the RBA want unemployment to go up? And what has it got to do with inflation?

The Reserve Bank deputy governor’s assessment that unemployment was ‘too low’ to tame inflation drew anger from unions. But was it correct?

The New Daily

Alan Kohler: Time to revisit the Allan Fels system of price control – naming and shaming

It’s time to revisit the Fels system of price control.That is – put some resources into price surveillance, and name and shame the gougers.

The Guardian - AU

House prices will keep rising into next year, says Domain, as immigration boosts demand

Sydney to lead recovery with 6% to 9% increase by next June while Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane will come close to or beat record highs

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: ‘Cause for hope’ in Titanic sub search; KFC hikes prices by up to 25%; and Taylor Swift tour info

US media reports cite government memos saying aircraft detected banging sound at 30-minute intervals

Newcastle Herald

Reserve Bank says Newcastle labour market 'tight', but it may not last long

Deputy governor Michele Bullock told a Newcastle industry lunch that unemployment would rise to help control inflation.

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