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Slowing economy could shut the door on more rate hikes

Stagnant productivity means households face higher inflation and lower living standards but the treasurer hopes cheaper housing will ward off voter discontent.

AAP · Jun 16

Finally, an interest rate reprieve – but a ceasefire in the Middle East doesn’t have the RBA popping champagne yet

Governor Michele Bullock delivers a strong message after the Reserve Bank holds the cash rate at 4.35%, ending a run of three rises

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16

FED:Shares trim losses as RBA holds rates, outlook unclear

The Reserve Bank has paused its rate hiking cycle, offering investors a breather after a run of poor economic data and worries around investment tax reforms.

AAP · Jun 16

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The RBA holds interest rates steady, but warns another hike is possible if inflation stays high

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the official cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, choosing to pause after raising interest rates three times already this year.

The Conversation · Jun 16

RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 4.35%

Reserve Bank of Australia decision on Tuesday comes after three consecutive cash rate hikes this year

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16

Shares trim losses as RBA holds rates, outlook unclear

The Reserve Bank has paused its rate hiking cycle, offering investors a breather after a run of poor economic data and worries around investment tax reforms.

AAP · Jun 16

Dollar sways near 10-day lows as attention turns to BOJ and RBA

A preliminary deal to end the Middle East war boosted global risk appetite, sending oil prices down and the U.S. dollar near 10-day lows. Investors now await central bank meetings in Japan and Australia for inflation outlooks, with the Bank of Japan expected to raise rates.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

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Reserve Bank meets with rates tipped to stay on hold

Borrowers can finally expect relief from quickfire interest rate rises with the Reserve Bank poised to maintain the status quo for the first time in 2026.

AAP · Jun 14

Relief likely as Reserve Bank tipped to hold cash rate

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to leave interest rates on hold for the first time this year despite inflation still being above target levels.

AAP · Jun 14

FED:Shares advance as retail, real estate stocks surge

Consumer-facing stocks, real estate trusts, financials and utilities are on the charge, as traders lean into the idea the RBA is done hiking interest rates.

AAP · Jun 10

Shares lift as rate-sensitive stocks continue higher

The local mining sector continues to retreat from recent gains, but retail stocks, banks, real estate trusts and utilities have fuelled a bounce on the ASX.

AAP · Jun 10

FED:Big bank changes RBA rate call as cost pressures ease

Slowing economic activity and softer price growth could convince the Reserve Bank to keep rates on hold, with inflation pressures weaker than initially feared.

AAP · Jun 9

Big bank changes RBA rate call as cost pressures ease

Slowing economic activity and softer price growth could convince the Reserve Bank to keep rates on hold, with inflation pressures weaker than initially feared.

AAP · Jun 9

Confidence readings punctuate lull in economic calendar

Consumer and business sentiment surveys are the highlight of an otherwise quiet week on the economic front in Australia, as global turmoil casts a shadow.

AAP · Jun 8

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 6

Personal loans booming as cost of living drives Australians to borrow record amounts

National debt helpline calls have increased alongside growth in new personal loans, which charged an average 9% interest in March

AAP · Jun 3

Officials bank on economic slump helping tame inflation

Australia is not experiencing stagflation but higher interest rates will help cool the economy and inflation, the nation's top bank official says.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3

Australia’s GDP figures are meaningless when the boom in datacentres means destroying jobs and the climate

In the March quarter Australia’s economy grew 0.3%. But the real issue is what drove that growth

AAP · Jun 3

Global economic body weighs in on Australian rate rises

The OECD expects Australia's economic growth rate to slow to 1.8 per cent in 2027, which might require the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates.

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AAP · Jun 2

Data centre boom fails to boot up lagging economy

A fourth Reserve Bank rate hike is still on the cards for 2026, despite a slowdown in economic growth, falling productivity and high labour costs.

AAP · May 27

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AAP · May 27

FED:Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve

A cut in the fuel excise caused annual headline inflation to fall, but the underlying impulse for price pressures is still gathering steam.

The Guardian - AU · May 27

Inflation eases to 4.2% but interest rate rise still on horizon, economists warn

Inflation dipped in the year to April as the government’s fuel excise relief kicked in, but price pressures remain and experts predict RBA may still raise cash rate

AAP · May 27

Shares bounce on cool inflation data but risks remain

Interest rate-sensitive stocks have forged ahead after a softening in headline inflation helped brighten an otherwise gloomy outlook for interest rates.

AAP · May 26

Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve

A cut in the fuel excise caused annual headline inflation to fall, but the underlying impulse for price pressures is still gathering steam.

AAP · May 24

Temporary fall in inflation won't ease RBA fears

A short-lived reduction in the fuel excise has provided some momentary price relief but inflation will only worsen without a resolution to supply blockages.

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