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The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates

Melinda Cilento, head of economic think tank CEDA, will become the newest member of the nine-person board responsible for setting interest rates in Australia.

AAP · Aug 14

AI boom, productivity malaise making RBA's job harder

Investment in AI is supporting demand in the economy at a time when the Reserve Bank wants it to cool, but the housing downturn should help get inflation down.

AAP · Aug 13

Ignore the doomsdayers – property investing in Australia is far from broken

Investor loan applications may have fallen since the start of the year, but the slump already appears to be turning around

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

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Morning Mail: Coalition backs One Nation policy, Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death, and what the RBA really believes

One Nation’s bid to bar Australians with terror links; Syria sentences former president in absentia

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11

Treasurer tips housing growth despite investor slump

A collapse in property investor lending since the federal budget is good for the economy in the long term, the boss of the nation's biggest bank says.

AAP · Aug 11

The RBA likely believes it won’t need to hike rates again – but the worst thing it could do is say that out loud

When it comes to the Reserve Bank, there’s a whiff of a parent making a threat they have no intention of carrying out

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11

Afternoon Update: RBA holds interest rates; captive birds to be vaccinated; and one of Sam Neill’s final interviews

Cash rate stays at 4.35% in widely expected decision from central bank after three hikes earlier in the year

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11

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RBA holds rates steady as the housing market softens. But another hike is still possible

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate unchanged at 4.35% as it assesses whether the three interest rate rises delivered earlier this year are doing enough to slow the economy and bring inflation back under control.

The Conversation · Aug 11

RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35% but threatens more hikes if needed

In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three hikes earlier this year

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11

House price falls weighing on economic growth, RBA says

The deterioration in Australia's housing market will help slow the economy and get inflation back under control, the Reserve Bank says.

AAP · Aug 11

'We're not ruling that out': rate rises off the cards ... but for how long?

The Reserve Bank announces decision to hold the cash rate.

The Canberra Times · Aug 11

'Hawkish' RBA open to more hikes after holding rates

Borrowers are on notice with the Reserve Bank signalling it won't shy away from raising interest rates if inflation comes in higher than forecast.

AAP · Aug 10

Australia’s falling house prices have a silver lining for mortgage holders. Here’s why

The RBA’s governor, Michele Bullock, has made it clear that the ‘easing’ property market is on her mind

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10

Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to keep interest rates on hold, but economists are still warning inflationary risks remain.

AAP · Aug 9

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 5

The RBA says rate rises don’t really increase living costs. But the data is clear – they very much do

The latest cost of living figures show interest rate rises are having an impact on household costs, despite what the central bank says

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Restaurant Brands Asia shares surge nearly 20% on strong Q1 results. What Motilal, other brokerages said

Restaurant Brands Asia shares surged nearly 20% after the Burger King India operator posted strong Q1FY27 results, led by robust same-store sales growth and a sharp jump in EBITDA. Brokerages, including Motilal Oswal and Nuvama, remained bullish, citing improving demand, margin expansion and growth supported by Inspira Global's investment.

AAP · Aug 4

EV sales, air travel drive rebound in consumer spending

A surprisingly strong 0.8 per cent rise in household spending could indicate that interest rates aren't slowing the economy as fast as the Reserve Bank thinks.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2

House prices slide across Australia as Middle East conflict and tax changes begin to bite

Cotality data shows a drop in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, as nation’s median home price falls about $19,000 below its March peak

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AAP · Aug 2

Household spending in spotlight as Iran war drags on

Data showing how households are managing the fallout from shaky global conditions caused by conflict in the Middle East is set to be closely scrutinised.

AAP · Jul 30

'Softer than we thought': RBA's admission on inflation

The Reserve Bank's chief economist has admitted inflation predictions came in lower than expected due to volatility with the fuel market.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29

The likelihood of the RBA raising interest rates has fallen. Have we finally come to our senses?

The latest inflation figures have put off the expectation of another rate rise until early next year – unless we look for an excuse for the RBA to move earlier

The Conversation · Jul 29

Australian inflation has eased a little. An August interest rate rise now looks unlikely

Today’s inflation figures showed inflation pressures have eased, just a day after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) warned inflation was still too high.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29

‘Dodged a bullet’: inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing chances of interest rate rise for Australia’s mortgage holders

ABS data shows inflation still too high but tracking lower than anticipated

AAP · Jul 28

Surprise inflation drop eases chance of RBA rate hikes

Inflation figures have come in under the Reserve Bank's predictions, but some economists warn they might not paint a true picture.

The Conversation · Jul 28

Over half of Australians surveyed don’t know how the RBA is fighting inflation – making it harder to beat

Tomorrow we’ll get the latest figures on inflation in Australia. That data will be critical in helping the Reserve Bank of Australia decide whether to lift interest rates again next month.

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