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Reserve Bank leaves rates pause in play for April

The minutes from the central bank's board meeting suggest the bank is getting closer to a pause so it can assess the full impact of sharp interest rate hikes.

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RBA urges calm as markets extend losses after Credit Suisse bailout

Australian markets have plunged again as the bailout of European banking giant Credit Suisse rattles confidence in the global bank system.

The New Daily

Mortgage pain looms with ‘sizeable jump’ in costs as fixed-rate loans end

Much of the mortgage pain driven by interest rate hikes has yet to be felt by households, with about half of the impact still set to flow.

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Afternoon Update: Soldier faces ‘life imprisonment’ if convicted of war crime; Victoria to ban Nazi salutes; and AFL round one review

Australian federal police and NSW police have arrested and charged a former SAS soldier after a four-year investigation

The Guardian - AU

More cushioning from rate hikes than normal: RBA

A senior Reserve Bank official says the prevalence of fixed-rate loans and sizeable savings buffers are likely extending the lag time of interest rate hikes.

AAP

Australian banks ‘unquestionably strong’ despite global uncertainty in sector, RBA says

Assistant governor of the Reserve Bank says local banks are protected by strong balance sheets despite ‘strained’ conditions overseas

The Guardian - AU

RBA minutes, speech scoured for cash rate clues

Further insights into the March cash rate hike in the minutes from the Reserve Bank board meeting dominate the economic discourse this week.

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Young Australians hit the hardest as bills skyrocket in 2023

Young Australians are suffering the most under the cost of living crisis, according to new data, which shows many are taking 2nd jobs.

The New Daily

US banks flock to Federal Reserve highlighting 'scale of stress in US banking system'

First Republic is the fourth bank in a week to show signs of financial distress. What does this mean for Australian interest rates – and mortgages?

ABC News

More economists predicting RBA will pause rate hikes

Westpac, St. George, HSBC, JP Morgan and AMP now expect the Reserve Bank won't raise rates in April - but ANZ and CBA still forecast a rate hike.

AAP

Westpac urges RBA interest rates pause as major banks hike rates

The Reserve Bank is tipped to pause its record-breaking run of interest rate hikes in April as the economy slows faster than expected.

The New Daily

Unemployment rate in Australia falls back to 3.5% despite interest rate rises

Economy adds almost 64,000 jobs, a figure that will be closely examined by the RBA as it decides whether to pause further interest rate increases

The Guardian - AU

Alan Kohler: The Fed broke something, so the rate hikes are finished

US rate hikes only ever have a gradual impact on households, while in Australia the effect on the household sector is dramatic and immediate.

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Sure, prices have fallen, but we have a decade of absurd growth to undo to make housing affordable

Let’s not start suggesting millennials are flush with opportunity to buy a home – little will change until wages rise faster than prices

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Michael Pascoe: Time for Baby Boomers to admit they had it much, much better than it is now

Yes, Boomers’ interest rates were higher, but the cost of housing was much, much lower and disposable income was not as low.

ABC News

Could interest rates in Australia fall after the collapse of two US banks?

If the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) wanted an excuse to end interest rate hikes, the collapse of two US banks just gave it one.

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Alan Kohler: Paying for AUKUS? Spending like Europe means taxing like Europe

Before the next election, Treasurer Jim Chalmers must find a way to credibly restore a balanced budget. This means new and higher taxes.

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Interest rates: How refinancing and saving are shaping up after the March hike

The Reserve Bank’s tenth interest rates hike in a row last week has sparked a flurry of fresh activity from lenders.

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Genetic rice trials underway across the Riverina as growers look for greater yields with less water

Trials have begun to create rice varieties that don't need as much water to grow. It comes as growers question if the industry's new target can be reached in the time frame given.

AAP

Households carry rate pain as businesses flourish

The disconnect between households worried about wages and mortgage repayments and businesses, which appear to be doing just fine, hasn't gone unnoticed.

Newcastle Herald

Mortgage interest rates aren't only pressure pushing inflation higher

Letters: 'With an inevitable recession looming, why are the rates still being increased?'

ABC News

Which banks have passed on the March RBA rate rise to mortgage borrowers? NAB kicks it off, as Westpac follows

We're in double-digit territory after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted interest rates for the 10th time since last April. Find out which major banks have responded to the RBA's March decision.

The New Daily

Targeted measures can better tackle inflation, instead of lifting interest rates

Over 2022 consumer prices increased by 7.8 per cent, about three times as fast as the RBA's target range of 2 to 3 per cent for inflation.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s Reserve Bank could put King Charles on $5 banknote if future government wanted it

Documents reveal RBA would ‘consult with the government of the day’ and Peter Dutton has made clear he would support such a move

The New Daily

Watch: Power prices to rise, Albanese to India, Bindi Irwin health battle

Watch: RBA Governor Philip Lowe indicates there may be a pause on cash rate rises on the horizon. Power prices to surge again from July. Staff refuelling

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