The Latest Breaking News from RBA

‘Bit of a conundrum’: contradictory economic signs make RBA rate prophecies difficult

Surveys point to two-track economy with low consumer confidence but business in a relatively strong position to weather any slowdown

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2023

Stop Wasting Time and Start Comprehending the Australian Dollars Seasonal Trading Pattern in August

Understanding the seasonal trading patterns of the AUD can provide valuable insights for traders looking to navigate the market effectively. In August, the AUD experiences various factors that can influence its value and trading patterns.

Barchart · Aug 6, 2023

RBA predicts weaker economy for the rest of 2023 as cost of living pummels households

The Reserve Bank’s latest update predicts wage growth to remain steady but rent inflation will increase

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2023

Australia is about to set its first full employment target – and it will define people's lives for decades

Stand by for one of the most important decisions Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Albanese government will make.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2023

Labor to meet Greens over housing bill – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2023

Economists split over chance of August rate rise as Australian property price rebound slows

Analysts differ over whether Reserve Bank will raise the cash rate another 25 basis points in the 13th increase since May 2022

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2023

Australians pull back on retail spending as case for holding interest rate grows

Sales turnover across most categories dips amid cost-of-living pressures ahead of RBA decision on cash rate next week

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023

Inflation has peaked – but will the RBA stop raising rates and focus on locking in low unemployment?

The latest numbers show success in the fight against inflation even as jobs figures remain stable

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023

Australia’s falling inflation means interest rates have peaked? Don’t bank on it

Yes, consumer price growth has been on the skids since December and was only 5.4% for month of June. But beware inflationary clouds on the horizon

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023

Underlying inflation has slipped below 6%, but is the slide enough to stop the RBA pushing up rates further?

Australia’s inflation rate has fallen for the second consecutive quarter.

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2023